Reishi mushroom, also known as lingzhi, is a red-varnished, kidney-shaped cap and peripherally inserted stem gives it a distinct fan-like appearance. When fresh, the lingzhi is soft, cork-like, and flat. It lacks gills on its underside, and instead releases its spores via fine pores. Depending on the age, the pores on its underside may be white or brown.
Reishi has the following functions in human body:
- Anti-tumor
Several studies have suggested that reishi helps in killing the cancerous cells and hence prevents the growth of tumor. In case of prostrate and colorectal cancer, it interferes with the signaling of these cells hence preventing their growth.
- Lowering cholesterol and lowers the hardening of arteries
- Anti-viral hepatitis
- Decreases blood sugar level
- Anti-hypertension
- Anti-obesity
- Enhanced Immunity:
Reishi helps in enhancing the immunity by its effects in the white blood cells.
Additional info
Major bioactive components in reishi are polysaccharides, peptidoglycans and triterpenes. Additionally, it also contains dietary fibers, oligosaccharides, triterpenoids, peptides and proteins, alcohols and phenols. Minerals such as zinc, copper, iodine, selenium and iron are also found in this product.
Reishi is widely used as an immune enhancer and a perfect supplement for our body. It is found to help our body in various conditions such as hepatopathy, chronic hepatitis, hypertension, diabetes, anorexia and even cancer.
Product Information
- Brand : holistic
- Weight : 90 capsule, 45 grams
- Tags : Reishi
- Type : Supplements
