Currently, in the treatment of chronic diseases, people often mention the effectiveness of improving the body's physical condition and adaptability thanks to traditional medicine. Besides the precious medicinal herb Ginseng, Lingzhi is also widely known for its ability to support the treatment of diseases.
1. Types of Lingzhi
According to Compendium of Materia Medica - Li Shizhen (1518 - 1593), depending on the color, they have different names: Thanh chi (Green), Hong chi (Red), Hac chi (Black) and Tu chi (Purple).
According to research, the Lingzhi family has about 98 species (in 2000) and that number will be discovered even more in the following years.
2. Chemical components in Ganoderma lucidum
Ganoderma lucidum is a type of that often grows in tropical regions, especially in Asia. Nowadays, Ganoderma lucidum has become popular and widely used in Oriental medicine because some molecules of the can affect human health.
Polysaccharides have the ability to support the body's immunity, detoxify the body, increase DNA and RNA synthesis. In addition, Ganoderma lucidum also contains a type of Polysaccharide that inhibits malignant cells.
Ganoderma lucidum also contains other active ingredients such as Ganodenic acid, which also has the effect of reducing pain, detoxifying the liver, inhibiting malignant cells in the body; Adenosine is an active ingredient in Ganoderma lucidum that has a sedative effect, lowering serum cholesterol, inhibiting platelet aggregation, and improving body circulation; Lactone A: has the effect of reducing blood cholesterol; Oleic acid: has antihistamine properties against allergies; Cellolose: Lowers cholesterol, prevents atherosclerosis, has laxative effects, stabilizes blood sugar; Protein: Amino acids in Ganoderma help strengthen the body's immunity.
In addition, Ganoderma is also rich in trace elements such as Phosphorus, Potassium, Aluminum, Gold, Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Iron, Zinc, etc.
3. Therapeutic effects of Ganoderma
Ganoderma has the effect of improving physical fitness, improving the body's adaptability, adjusting physiological balance, improving antibacterial ability, restoring health, "supporting the body and eliminating evil". In Oriental medicine, "supporting the body" means improving physical fitness, "eliminating evil" means eliminating disease, supporting the body and eliminating evil means strengthening the body and eliminating disease.
3.1 Therapeutic effects of Ganoderma on cancer
Ganoderma has the effect of improving the body's immunity, inhibiting the growth of cancer cells. Cancer patients use Ganoderma in combination with treatment drugs to reduce side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, help them eat better and sleep better.
3.2 Ganoderma supports the treatment of cardiovascular diseases
According to Oriental medicine, Ganoderma is effective in treating diseases of weak heart qi and weak heart yang. Ganoderma helps improve symptoms of headache, dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath, chest tightness, cold hands and feet, excessive sweating, night sweats, heat in the five hearts, insomnia... and helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Ganoderma reduces platelet aggregation, prevents atherosclerosis. Increased blood vessel adhesion is mainly due to increased blood cholesterol levels and decreased blood solubility. Ganoderma helps reduce blood adhesion by increasing high-density lipoprotein in the blood, thereby gradually transforming, dissolving and eliminating low-density cholesterol. Thanks to that, Ganoderma helps stabilize cardiovascular diseases better.
3.3 Ganoderma lucidum supports the treatment of neurasthenia
With this disease, Ganoderma lucidum helps improve insomnia, mental decline, memory loss, headaches, and heaviness in the head.
3.4 Ganoderma lucidum with chronic bronchitis and asthma
Ganoderma lucidum inhibits bronchial epithelial cells from releasing amine tissue, relaxes bronchial smooth muscles, and eliminates hypersensitivity reactions.
3.5 Ganoderma lucidum supports the treatment of hepatitis
Hepatitis is a disease caused by viruses or other causes that attack liver cells, damaging liver function. Ganoderma lucidum has the effect of enhancing the body's immune system, inhibiting viruses from attacking liver cells, and restoring damaged liver tissue. Gradually improving liver enzyme index, increasing detoxification of the liver and gallbladder.
3.6 Ganoderma helps treat hair loss
Ganoderma helps reduce hair loss by regulating the body's physiological functions, restoring the physiological function of hair follicles in the epidermis of the head, improving hair loss, reducing fatigue, and reducing headaches and dizziness.
3.7 Ganoderma supports the treatment of other diseases
Because Ganoderma has the effect of enhancing the body's immunity, "supporting the body" is fundamental, so for diseases caused by reduced immunity and reduced physiological functions of organs in the body, using Ganoderma is effective.
Ganoderma has an effect on cancer, helping cancer patients after chemotherapy and radiotherapy when combined with Ganoderma will improve red blood cells, white blood cells, and hemoglobin. Ganoderma helps eliminate free radicals, protect cell membranes, and prevent metastasis to other organs.
Ganoderma is also effective for diabetes, helping to increase blood flow to the pancreas and increase the amount of insulin secreted from the pancreas. Ganoderma helps diabetic patients reduce blood sugar and urinary sugar. Ganoderma improves skin circulation, eliminates free radicals in the skin, helps smooth and soften the skin. Ganoderma also helps reduce pain in patients with chronic arthritis.
4. Recommended Dosage of Ganoderma lucidum
Unlike some supplements, the dosage of Ganoderma lucidum can vary depending on whether it is taken as a or as an extract. Depending on the size of the , the dosage can range from 15 to 30 grams.
However, Ganoderma lucidum is usually taken in the form of a dried extract. In this case, the dosage can be about 10 times less than when taking the form. For example, 2 grams of extract is equivalent to 20 grams of Ganoderma lucidum. The dosage of the extract will vary but usually ranges from 1.5 to 3 grams per day.
Ganoderma lucidum should be taken as recommended for maximum effectiveness
5. Side effects and possible dangers of taking Ganoderma lucidum
Although Ganoderma lucidum is known for its many benefits, it is also important to be careful when using it. Many studies have been conducted to find out what risks may occur when using Ganoderma.
Among them, it was found that using Ganoderma can increase the risk of side effects by 2 times compared to using a placebo. However, these effects are very small and mild, such as digestive disorders, slightly increasing the risk of stomach pain. In addition, using Ganoderma powder can also cause certain damage to the liver. However, studies or data on this risk are still very limited and have not been confirmed with certainty.
To ensure safety for users, the following groups of people are advised to avoid using Ganoderma, including women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have blood disorders, are about to have surgery or have low blood pressure.
References:
1. Do Tat Loi (2011), “Medicinal plants of Vietnam”, Thoi Dai Publishing House, pp. 831 – 833.
2. Le Xuan Tham, Ph.D. “Ganodermataceae Lingzhi , a precious medicinal resource in Vietnam”, Science and Technology Publishing House, pp. 12 – 57.
3. Healthline.com
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