The Power of Ganoderma
in Oriental Medicine
By R.G. Srinivasan

It is said that in the ancient times anyone who found the rare Linghzi never revealed the place and kept it a secret of health, longevity and wealth. The Japanese revered the herb as ëGodís Herbí, where it is known as Reishi.

Lingzhi, in medicine, was considered so auspicious that its medical efficacy has been attested to in the oldest Chinese medical text (over 2,000 years old).

The book, which is known in Japan as “Shinnoh Honsohkyo”, is now accepted as being the original textbook of Oriental medical science. In it, 365 kinds of medicines are classified and explained. Ganoderma is classified as “Superior Herb” or “God’s Herbs” and they are for perpetual youth and longevity. The book states that for “superior” medicines, any amount can be taken as desired on a continuous basis with no unfavorable effects. Of the superior medicines listed in the text, Lingzhi was rated number one. You can see how important and powerful Lingzhi was considered in ancient times. It achieved its ranking in the Chinese text, not because of its symbolic importance as a good omen, but because of its medicinal properties. Centuries ago, Lingzhi was said to be a medicine that would grant you eternal youth and longevity.

However, after over 2,000 years, Lingzhi has jumped into the spotlight as a very specific medicine for cancer. This must be a bitter irony for those in the modern medical profession who have discounted herbal remedies and oriental medicine as being “old wives’ tales”. The families of many cancer patients who have received a diagnostic “death sentence” now seek reishi as the only way left for them.

The Linghzi Mushrooms grow only on old tree barks with specific conditions difficult to replicate.

Until 1971, this herb was so rare that it was hardly sited except in mountainous areas. Many researchers had attempted to plant Ganoderma artificially, but failed. Then in 1971, research directed by the Naoi Department of Agriculture and Professor Zenzaburo Kasai from Kyoto University, made a tremendous breakthrough in its cultivation.

Presently the herb, Ganoderma, is grown only by 10 countries. The demand far outstrips supply due to the increasing evidence through various researches on its efficacy in treating many diseases including Cancer, HIV, Hepatitis, Diabetes, Liver disorders and mainly as a preventive due its rich antioxidant and detoxifying qualities.

Some of the research in Japan indicates that those that have taken Ganoderma for over a year, the visit to doctors dropped into half. There are thousands of research papers available, including on the internet—on the subject of the healing breakthroughs achieved by Ganoderma in various treatments. They too lengthy to discuss here. However below we have summarized the research from these reports. It is found that Lingzhi have the following properties:

          Improves cholesterosis, coronary insufficiency.

          Improves hyper and hypotensions.

          Improves nervous tension, neurosis.

          Improves chronic bronchitis, hepatitis.

          Improves leukocytopenia and reticuloendothelial system.

          Effective in numerous other ailments.

The three major killers in today’s society are: cancer, cerebrosis and coronary diseases. The latter two have their etiology closely linked to the blood circulatory system resulting in related problems such as: obesity, arteriosclerosis, heart blockages, strokes, etc. One out of three persons dies from one of the above ailments everyday.

Lingzhi is known to correct many of these imbalances as well as to strengthen the system, preventing further deterioration.

What is very noteworthy are all its preventive capabilities. These are vital tools for the 21st century man, stressed out, poisoned by the polluted atmosphere, wrong food habits and drug induced illnesses of the modern medicine. While modern medicine has been quite effective in treating certain of these conditions with very good results and immediately, they do not address the holistic approach of the ancient medicine as a preventive and for the regeneration of wasted tissues and damaged cells.

Therefore, in conclusion, Ganoderma has been proven to definitely exert a significant effect on diminishing pain, fortifying the body’s immune system and prolonging life. Even though its role in cancer control has not been determined 100 percent yet.

Ganoderma has a history of 3,000 years, during which time it has been widely used by many people with no reported unfavorable side effects. It is therefore highly recommend for prevention. I hope that people from all walks of life will take a concerned interest and share in the development of Herbal treatments. Hopefully, with so much research and emerging evidence, Ganoderma can bring a brighter outlook to the human race in the conquest of longevity.

R.G. Srinivasan is the founder of Born to Win Forum. He is a certified trainer and consultant in training design & methodologies. He is also the author of several e-books, publishes 2 ezines on success and motivation and Home Business. His articles are widely published across the world. He is featured as an Expert Author in leading content syndication portals. Check out his home business ezine at http://GlobalHealthNetwork.tripod.com .