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"Reishi: The anti-cancer and immune enhancing effects of the reishi mushroom are thought to be largely due to the polysaccharides. reishi mushrooms are high in mucopolysaccharides, which your body incorporates into cellular membranes making them resistant to viruses and pathogenic bacteria. The polysaccharides appear to activate the macrophages, the white blood cell that "consumes" viruses, bacteria, and other large particulate mattet." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), also known as Ling Zhi, is called the "herb of spiritual potency." The reishi outshines many other mushrooms for its well-documented medicinal properties. Although it grows throughout the world, the reishi is best known and valued in China and Japan, where it has been used in folk medicine for more than four thousand years. reishi mushrooms are not produced for the commercial market and are not available fresh. Dried, they may be reconstituted and prepared as other fungi. They are primarily found as an ingredient in herbal preparations." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

"Because reishi can inhibit blood clotting, it should be avoided at least one week before surgery, before childbirth, or in conjunction with blood-thinning medications. Range and Appearance Native to China, reishi is a fungus that grows on decaying hardwood in moist, shady conditions; these days it is more likely to be cultivated than to be found in the wild. reishi has pores instead of gills. When young it has yellow and white coloring on its surface. The mature fruiting body ranges in color from orangish to black, but the red variety is considered most medicinal." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Reishi is a mushroom that can lower blood pressure while assisting the immune system in its task of eliminating harmful toxins from the body. reishi is also a powerful antioxidant, bactericide, and promoter of normal blood flow. For over 4,000 years, the Japanese and Chinese peoples have consumed reishi mushrooms to reduce liver dysfunction and support the natural cleansing of toxins from the body. Cordyceps (also known as Cordyceps sinensis) is yet another amazing mushroom shown to improve liver function and help the body resist the effects of free radicals." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"Super Prescription #6 reishi extract Take 3,000 to 6,000 mg daily of a standardized extract. Preliminary studies have shown reishi extract to be effective for hepatitis B and elevated liver enzymes. reishi is commonly used by health practitioners for liver support. ilk thistle (Silymarin) was studied in a group of 21 people who had active liver disease (cirrhosis). People who took 420 mg of silymarin had a 15 percent reduction in the liver enzyme AST and a 23 percent decrease in the enzyme ALT." - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.)

"Reishi Mushrooms This fungus is a hard, woodlike mushroom that contains more than 90 percent indigestible fiber. reishi (RAY-she) is also called varnished conk, phantom mushroom, and ten-thousand-year mushroom. In China it is called ling zhi, which means "spirit plant." reishi usually grows on oak trees and Japanese plum trees. Reishi {Ganoderma lucidum) contains carbohydrates, fiber, amino acids, protein, steroids, triterpenes, lipids, alkaloids, polysaccharides, glucoside, coumarin glycoside, volatile oil, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), and ascorbic acid." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal (Get the book.) "Additionally, reishi contains gan-oderic acid, which is a free-radical scavenger, giving reishi antioxidant powers. The polysaccharides in reishi mushrooms appear to activate a type of white blood cell known as a macrophage. These cells filter the blood, destroying cancer cells, viruses, bacteria, and other large particulate material. Macrophages also signal other white blood cells to seek out and destroy tumor cells. Reishi is the most commonly used medicinal mushroom because of its proven health benefits." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal (Get the book.)

"He typically recommends three 1-gram tablets of reishi three times a day.37 Skullcap Skullcap {Scutellaria lateriflora), also a member of the mint family, has traditionally been used as a nerve tonic and sedative. Skullcap's calming action comes mostly from the component scutellarin, which is antispasmodic.38 Willard recommends using this herb in combination with reishi, hops, and valerian, or alone in tincture form (15 to 40 drops two to three times daily). To make a tea, steep 1 to 3 teaspoons of the root in a cup of steaming hot water." - Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac., Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest (Get the book.)

"Range and Appearance Native to China, reishi is a fungus that grows on decaying hardwood in moist, shady conditions; these days it is more likely to be cultivated than to be found in the wild. reishi has pores instead of gills. When young it has yellow and white coloring on its surface. The mature fruiting body ranges in color from orangish to black, but the red variety is considered most medicinal. RHODIOLA Botanical Name Rhodiola rosea (syn." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Extracts of "lingzhi," which may also be called "reishi" are also available. 48 Licorice root powder is a powerful curative herb for both cancer and diabetes. It is more effective than chemotherapy drugs in destroying cancer cells, yet without injuring or destroying healthy cells. Rosemary Sage Schizandra berry Shiitake or Maitake mushrooms Tumeric Andreas Moritz kidney tea (www.presentmoment.com) Andreas Moritz liver tea (www.presentmoment." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Non-glycosidic triterpenes are found in large concentrations in some of the medicinal macrofungi—in particular reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) and Porta coccus. The most significant are highly oxygenated lanostane-type triterpenoids known as ganoderals and ganoderic acids from reishi. Well over 100 triterpenes have been isolated from the fruit and mycelium of Ganoderma lucidum (Kim et al. 2001). Triterpenes are responsible for the bitter taste that distinguishes reishi from most other mushrooms. These compounds inhibit histamine release, are antihepatotoxic and ACE-inhibiting." - Andrew Pengelly, The Constituents of Medicinal Plants: An Introduction to the Chemistry and Therapeutics of Herbal Medicine (Get the book.)

"Reishi Mushroom: Chinese herbal medicine physicians regard the reishi mushroom as an "elixir of immortality." Research confirms that reishi is an effective cardiotonic. In a study of 54 people, average age 58.6, whose blood pressure was higher than 140/90 and who were unresponsive to conventional medication, those taking reishi mushroom extract three times a day for four weeks experienced a significant drop in their blood pressure compared to the control group." - Larry Trivieri, Jr., Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition (Get the book.)

"Chinese herbalists prize reishi mushrooms for their protective effect on the liver. The bitterer the mushroom, the higher the level of triterpenoids, which give it its potency. It's usually made into a tea or taken as an extract. Phosphatidylcholine. The active ingredient in the popular supplement lecithin is actually a substance called phosphatidylcholine. In animal research, it protects against cirrhosis and fibrosis. We know that choline—the prime constituent of phosphatidylcholine—is essential for normal liver function, and phos choline is an excellent "delivery system" for choline." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Clinical studies have shown reishi to be effective in the treatment of leukopenia induced by radiation, chemical agents, or other factors. reishi has also improved symptoms of weakness, dizziness, and sleeplessness, and elevated all suppressed blood counts.117 Reishi mushrooms, as well as all the medicinal mushrooms mentioned in this chapter, need to be taken in either a purified extract form or brewed as a decoction. reishi and shiitake mushrooms can also be used in soups." - Donald R. Yance, j r.,C.N., M.H., A.H.G., with Arlene Valentine, Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer: A Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment (Get the book.)

"It is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of high blood pressure, arthritis, and insomnia and other nervous disorders, and to increase longevity. reishi is Willard's herb of choice for insomnia because it is calming during the day, reduces anxiety, and is helpful in regulating sugar metabolism. He typically recommends three 1-gram tablets of reishi three times a day.37 Skullcap Skullcap {Scutellaria lateriflora), also a member of the mint family, has traditionally been used as a nerve tonic and sedative." - Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac., Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest (Get the book.)

"Pycnogenols-combinations of polyphenols from tree bark and alpha lipoic acid-are superb antioxidants, as are mushroom extracts, especially reishi, cordyceps, or maitake. All enhance immune-system function, elevate the level of natural killer cells (another type of white blood cell that protect us), and improve athletic performance. Cordyceps, originally only grown in Tibet and used solely by the Imperial family, were the secret natural performance enhancer used by Chinese Olympic athletes when the nation reentered the games. (For more on these supplements and dosage suggestions, see www." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"According to Roundtree, reishi is the mushroom of choice for people under extreme physical or emotional stress. He recommends it for endurance athletes as well. reishi mushrooms also have a very high level of antioxidants, largely due to their ganodermic acid. Thp icn Hpalthipsf FnnrU on Farth Cremini (white button mushrooms) I almost omitted cremini mushrooms from the list completely—I mean, after all, how could these little prosaic mushrooms possibly hold a candle to the downright medicinal value of their famous siblings? But, my friend, traditional naturopath Regina Wilshire, N.D." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"Medicinal Mushrooms Many of the compounds found in reishi, Maitake, and Cordyceps mushrooms are classified as Host Defense Potentiatots (HDP). It is believed that combinations of these compounds target and strengthen the human immune system as well as aid in neuron transmission, metabolism, hormonal balance and the transport of nutrients and oxygen. Through a host-mediated (T-cell) immune mechanism, they help the body regulate the development of lymphoid stem cells and other important defense responses." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Range and Appearance Native to China, reishi is a fungus that grows on decaying hardwood in moist, shady conditions; these days it is more likely to be cultivated than to be found in the wild. reishi has pores instead of gills. When young it has yellow and white coloring on its surface. The mature fruiting body ranges in color from orangish to black, but the red variety is considered most medicinal. RHODIOLA Botanical Name Rhodiola rosea (syn." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Reishi Mushroom Chinese herbal medicine physicians regard the reishi mushroom as an "elixir of immortality." Research confirms that reishi is an effective cardiotonic. In a study of 54 people (average age, 58.6) whose blood pressure was over 140/90 and who were unresponsive to hypertension medication, those taking reishi mushroom extract in tablet form three times a day for four weeks experienced a significant drop in their blood pressure compared to the control group.18 The blood pressure of all the test subjects fell below 140/90." - Burton Goldberg, Alternative Medicine Guide to Heart Disease (Get the book.)

"Immune Boosters: Echinacea, Pau d'arco, Suma, reishi, Maitake, Cordyceps Pathogen Destroyers: Garlic, Onion, Ginger, Habenero juice, Horseradish, Apple cider vinegar • The mental exercises and visualizations outlined in the next chapter can double immune function in as little as 24 hours. In addition, the use of an herbal nerve tonic can dramatically reduce stress levels in the body, resulting in a dramatic increase in immune function—virtually overnight. • And keep in mind that the primary entry point for most pathogens is via the eyes, nose, and mouth through contact with the hands." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"The medicinal mushrooms selected read like a Who's Who of anticancer agents and include reishi {Ganoderma lucidum), maitake (Grifola frondosd),shiitake (Lentinus edodes), cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis), agaricus {Agaricus blazei), coriolus (Coriolus versicolor), Hericum ernaceus, polyporus (Polyporus umbellatus), Tremella fuciformis, and poria (Poria cocos). Several of the mushrooms—including Coriolus versicolor and Lentinus edodes—are utilized as medical "drugs" in Japan, with sales there in excess of one-billion dollars annually." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"Although it grows throughout the world, the reishi is best known and valued in China and Japan, where it has been used in folk medicine for more than four thousand years. reishi mushrooms are not produced for the commercial market and are not available fresh. Dried, they may be reconstituted and prepared as other fungi. They are primarily found as an ingredient in herbal preparations. An immuno-stimulant, it is helpful for people with AIDS, leaky gut syndrome, Epstein-Barr, chronic bronchitis, and other infectious viruses." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

"A third type of mushroom that helps you overcome low immunity is called reishi (ray-shee). "Reishi is highly esteemed in the Orient," says Jill Stansbury, N.D., chair of the botanical medicine department at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, and author of Herbs for Health and Healing. "It's considered good for your overall vital energy as well as your immune function." You can find encapsulated reishi powder fairly easily in health food stores. Follow the label instructions carefully, she adds." - the Editors of PREVENTION, The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II: Over 1,200 New Doctor-Tested Tips and Techniques Anyone Can Use to Heal Hundreds of Everyday Health Problems (Get the book.)

"Clinical herbalist Terry Wil-lard, founder of the Wild Rose College of Natural Healing, recommends the following seven herbs for people with insomnia: valerian, hops, passionflower, kava, lemon balm, reishi mushrooms, and skullcap.25 Chamomile or St. John's wort may also be helpful. Most of these herbs are available at health food stores or through your health-care practitioner. Although herbs are natural substances, they do contain powerful compounds (one reason they can help you sleep!). Some of the herbs discussed below can cause drowsiness or interfere with medications." - Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac., Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest (Get the book.)

"Considered an adaptogen, increasing the body's resistance to stress and general well-being, reishi has been used with success as an analgesic, a natural anti-inflammatory agent, a remedy for insomnia, and as a cancer treatment. (Compounds in reishi activate macrophages and T cells, the disease-fighters that help rid the body of all foreign invaders, including cancer cells.) reishi has also been used to treat high cholesterol, liver disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, and altitude sickness. It is available in capsule, pill, and extract form, as well as fresh or dried for use in foods." - Earl Mindell, Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible for the 21st Century (Get the book.)

"In the Orient, few plants are so highly regarded and, to this day, reishi is taken as a longevity herb to preserve youth and health. Reishi is a true adaptagen, enhancing health and normal functions of the body. For example, while it increases some components of the immune response to cancers, it also inhibits pathological immune functions in autoimmune diseases. It has also been reported to reduce the histamine release associated with allergic reactions, and even to help prevent life threatening anaphylactic reactions.62 As with other mushrooms, reishi is nutritionally rich." - Henry Pasternak, D.V.M., C.V.A., Healing Pets With Nature's Miracle Cures (Get the book.)

"It is used as an aid to sleep; as a diuretic; as a laxative; and to lower cholesterol. reishi mushrooms are antioxidants and liver protectants. Use reishi mushrooms are not produced for the commercial market and are not available fresh. Dried, they may be reconstituted and prepared as other fungi. They are primarily found as an ingredient in herbal preparations. Buying In the past two decades, cultivation has increased the availability of this heretofore wild, priceless, hard-to-come-by fungus. A boletus type of mushroom, the reishi is found wild in various colors." - Rebecca Wood, The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Eating (Get the book.)

"Crude dried reishi mushrooms, reishi powders and reishi tinctures are available, as are crude dried shiitake mushrooms and shiitake powders. Cordyceps sinensis is available in powdered form. No specific doses of these products can be recommended at this time. LITERATURE Borchers AT, Stern JS, Hackman RM, Keen CL, Gershwin ME. Mushrooms, tumors, and immunity. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 1999; 221:281-293. Chang R. Functional properties of edible mushrooms. Nutr Rev. 1996; 54:S91-S93. Chang RY." - Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik, PDR for Nutritional Supplements (Get the book.)

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