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Reishi mushroom, powder (1956)Scientific Name: Ganoderma lucidum AKA:Ling Chih, ling zhi, reishi Background: Reishi mushroom have been used for centuries to treat the spirit in Chinese medicine. The first writings about reishi describe it as making the body lighter. While it doesn't seem to help treat weight loss or make the body float, it does help to solve some of its problems. Reishi mushrooms are known to help lower cholesterol. They're also known for helping to make one live longer. They're still used in Chinese medicine to treat fatigue, upper respiratory problems as well as sleep problems. In addition, reishi mushrooms are often used to treat the symptoms of hepatitis B as well as altitude sickness. It's also used to assist people going through chemotherapy. Applications:Cholesterol/Altitude Sickness/Upper Respiratory/Fatigue Reishi is primarily taken to promote good health and lower cholesterol. Blood: Reishi mushrooms can help to lower blood cholesterol as well as blood pressure. In particular, reishi tends to have the greatest effect on triglycerides. Altitude Sickness: Reishi mushrooms can help to treat the symptoms of altitude sickness. Upper Respiratory: Reishi can help to relieve cough and cold as well as problems with asthma. Fatigue: Reishi mushrooms can help the body to fight fatigue. At the same time it can also help to treat insomnia. Description: Dosage: As dried mushroom, take 1.5-9 grams daily. As a powder, take 1-1.5 grams daily As a tincture, take 1 ml day. Mushrooms may also be taken in the form of a tea. Safety: More Bulk Herbs and Spices Information: FenugreekFeverfew Figwort Flax Fo-Ti Frankincense Fullers Earth Galangal Garlic Gentian Ginger For educational purposes only
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