Due to the increasing popularity of Ganoderma in improving various diseases including cancer, many media and newspaper had reported about this miracle fungus.
Below are actual articles from newspaper and medical report for your reference...
Ganoderma is the best
Ganoderma prevent cancer cells
Ganoderma improves cancer, helps blood clot, enhance immune system and promote longevity scientific proofs of Ganoderma as Cancer Herbs
The unique Ganoderma Triterpenes
Ganoderma Lucidum is the Best
China Times - 16th August 1996
The mysteries of Ganoderma Lucidum have been revealed throughout Taiwan in recent years when many experts world wide gathered at the republic to present their findings on this medicinal herb.
The efficacy of Ganoderma Lucidum is not only confined to anti-cancer and immunity improvement, but also for overcoming diseases such as AIDS and Hepatitis C. The delegates from China even say that it can promote longevity.
However, a professor from Taiwan Agriculture University has the opinion that story in Chinese folklore actually means that this herb is so precious that it can only be seen once in a millennium.
Today, most people extract Ganoderma Lucidum for its Polysaccharides. To find an efficacious and useful Ganoderma Lucidum, we have to look for its young shoot about one year old.
Scientific studies on Polysaccharides have confirmed that a little bit of Polysaccharides is enough to stimulate secretion of immunity cells.
Professor Wang from Taipei Yongzhong Medical Research Center said that Ganoderma Polysaccharides are anti-allergy, anti-tumor and can promote secretion of immunity cells.
He further said that contemporary experiment showed that 400 milligrams of Ganoderma Polysaccharides can promote growth of immunity cells.
Many results showed that this herb can improve immunity. Nevertheless, many Ganoderma Lucidum sold in the market do not have Polysaccharides extraction which limit its efficacy.
A professor of Education University in Shanghai who has done research on those who suffered from fatigue, insomnia, poor memory revealed that this herb can improve body weakness, protect liver and anti-ageing.
Ganoderma Lucidum Prevent Cancer Cells
China Times - 14th July 1993
For Chinese Traditional Medication, Ganoderma Lucidum is considered as an effective medicine to heal many diseases. A report from Taipei Veterans General Hospital showed that it contains Polysaccharides which increase body immunity.
Nevertheless, as pointed out by Prof Wang, most Ganoderma Lucidum in the market are old, cultivated using wood dust and contain little Polysaccharides. Following that, little medicinal effect can be obtained.
Consumers are reminded to be more careful in purchasing this herb because low quality ones not only lack medicinal qualities but also slows down the healing process. Prof Wang submitted his findings on the effectiveness of preventive role played by Ganoderma Lucidum on cancer. He stated that a number of chemical processes are needed to separate the components of Polysaccharides. They also needed to test Macrophages and T-Lymphocyte cells changes in the lymph fluid.
The results showed that only a small amount of Polysaccharides is needed to get good results. The infected white blood cells will be reduced while cancer cell's activity will be stopped. This research has been endorsed by the International Council of Medicine, which published magazine concerning Tumor Prevention Research.
Prof Wang found that minimal Polysaccharides can promote the growth of Macrophages and Lymphocyte cells. This shows that Polysaccharides can increase body immunity.
However, research for the prevention of cancer found that the use of Polysaccharides to promote immunity can prevent the growth of cancer. At the same time, it transforms negative cancerous cells into positive ones.
Prof Wang alleged that Ganoderma Lucidum has been misused by irresponsible dealers. Nevertheless, the final stage of cancer still needs laser treatment, operation and this herb only plays the supplementary role.
Ganoderma Lucidum Improves Cancer, Helps Blood Clot, Enhance Immune System and Promote Longevity
Taiwan Health and Hygiene News - Tuesday, 18th January 1988
According to a report made by the cooperation of 3 professors of Taipei Medical Institute and Taiwan Medical Institute, Professor Chen Hui Hua, Wong Yi Chen and Tung Ta Chen, there is an early prevention for cancer.
After 3 years of hard work experimenting Ganoderma Lucidum on animals, finally they managed to prove that it is able to prevent cancer cells S-180 from growing, help blood clot, enhance immune system and helps achieve longevity.
Based on a research on the effect of this fungus on cancer patients for 3 years, its function can be divided into five categories:
1) Increase life span
Long term use has been proven to keep cancerous cells from spreading to other body parts. The proof for this function is there was an old woman aged 83 who had lung cancer and coughing problem especially at night. Her phlegm was with blood. Doctor predicted she can only stay alive for 3 months.
After consuming this herb, she amazingly live for 15 more months (resulting in life prolongation of 12 months) and died of natural death.
2) Produce natural antibody
In today's industrial world, much negative elements find its way to our body through our mouth and nose. Air and water are seriously polluted these days. Human breathing system and skin are also being exposed to virus and bacteria. All these are major causes of cancer. Ganoderma Lucidum has brought hope for this and those who take it regularly never end up with cancer.
3) Pain control
Late stages of cancer bring severe pain. Sedatives and morphine have always been the solution for it. However, these drugs can only achieve temporary effect. Regular consumption of this herb can reduce almost all the pain. At the same time, it prevents cancer cells from spreading to other body parts.
4) Prevent the formation of blockage in arteries
According to a medical statistic, the actual cause of death from cancer is artery blockage and not the cancer cell itself. This fact has been neglected all this while. To prevent arteries blockage, we should take more high cellulose and cereals food.
5) Quick recovery
It is able to give cancer patient a quick recovery after surgery. This is acknowledged and recommended by traditional and modern medical specialists.
Scientific proofs of Ganoderma Lucidum as Cancer Herbs
Taiwan Daily News - Wednesday, 15th April 1987
Traditionally, this herb is used as remedy for many kinds of disease. Recently, the National Chinese Medical Research Institute proved that it has many healing properties such as to reduce blood pressure, to heal bronchus disease and to maintain liver condition.
At present, cancer is the top ten most dangerous diseases in Taiwan. Therefore, medical specialist is making effort in researching Ganoderma Lucidum to overcome this disease. According to the Head of Research Institute, Mr. Liew Kuo Choo, this fungus is a quality herb and is classified according to its color; green, yellow, red, white, purple and pink.
According to him, the research used the red one, Ganoderma Lucidum as the main constituent because it is said to be able to calm emotions, prevent coughs and heal asthma, bronchitis, high blood pressure, liver infections and others. Beside that, Ganoderma Lucidum is mainly tested because from it, polysaccharides and LingZhi acid can be extracted for the purpose of swelling prevention. This interesting finding has been recorded and is highly reliable.
Experiment showed that it can:
1) Reduce tension
A white mouse was placed in a box and all its movement was recorded. Then Ganoderma Lucidum was injected and between 1 to 3 hours the movement slowed down. This showed that it is good for insomnia.
2) Reduce blood pressure
The results of the same experiment showed that blood pressure of the mouse went down from 195 to 173. This was continued up to 25 hours.
3) Strengthen the heart
In the same experiment, the results showed that different concentration will show different potential in shrinking the heart which changes from 100 to 53.5 times.
4) Maintain function of respiratory system.
They separated the bronchus to 5 distinctive shapes of rings, which in turn form into a chain. Then it is hung in the test tube at 35 degree angle. A reading is then taken. It expands and later shrunk.
This is maintained for a period of 2 to 2.5 minutes. The pointed section will shrink for 10 minutes. This enables the measuring of the effects of expansion and constriction of bronchus.
The Unique Ganoderma Triterpenes
Professor Dong Yi Zhi from Taipei Medical College, Department of Biochemistry
Professor Su Qin Hwa from Taipei Medical College, Department of Microbiological Immunology Based on the reports from in and out of the country, Ganoderma Lucidum is found to have different physical functions. In the market, it has become a new and effective form of health food.
This gives this fungus a mysterious reputation. There are, in fact, many reports that seek to explain its healing properties. The universally accepted sources of its prowess are:
1) Macromolecular Polysaccharides
2) Different varieties of Triterpenes
Macromolecular Polysaccharides is formed by a group of monosaccharide. It can cure tumors and lower blood sugar concentration. These polysaccharides are not only present in Ganoderma Lucidum but also in other good bacteria and micro organism such as mushrooms, Cordyceps Sinensis and others.
Ganoderma Lucidum is a better herb mainly because of another important substance, Triterpenes. It has as much as 100 to 200 different types of these complex chemical substances that give out its existing bitterness.
Some contains a strong aroma, some not at all. According to a finding by a Japanese academician, Prof. Xiau Ming Zhi, there are at least more than 100 types of
Triterpenes produced by a substance known as “Zhe Zhi”.
Some of which may be found in certain plant seeds whereas some in mycelin. The substances are based on its structure and can be divided into Ling Zhi acid, Zhe Zhi acid, Zhe Ling acid and other kind of substances, such as aldo Ling Zhi and lyserol.
Most of these elements are labeled as A, B, C... Z or other symbols according to the discovery order so that its minute chemical structural differences are distinguishable. These substances will usually dissolve in chlorine, methanol or propane but its solubility in cold water is rather low. The Ganoderma spore contains 3 to 4 % of the substances above and this can be considered quite high.
Triterpenes are the important element that it is only found in this herb. How does Triterpenes contribute to its healing properties? So far, we know that:
1) Ling Zhi acid C and D can cure allergies,
2) Ling Zhi acid K & S, aldo Ling Zhi A can prevent decrease in blood pressure,
3) Prof. Xiau Ming Zhi has successfully separated steroid from filium in Ganoderma Lucidum and discovered that it can lower fat,
4) For liver problems caused by chemicals, Ganoderma Lucidum helps to decrease GOT and GTP. The high content of these substances is the reason why Ganoderma Lucidum is so valuable.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Ganoderma Extract Herb Supplement
More Ganoderma extract herb supplement is available in the market due to its increasing worldwide popularity. It ranges from Ganoderma coffee to Ganoderma extract powder. All these supplements are claimed to have significant healing effects.
However, we may or may not feel the claimed health benefits. Below are several factors you must consider when choosing Ganoderma herb supplements.
1) Ganoderma extract or grinding
Some company simply grinds this herb into powder form. Some uses high technology extraction method to extract only its essences into powder form. Extraction concentration can be as high as 15 to 1. That means, 1,000 kg of this fungus is extracted to only 65kg. One capsule of Ganoderma extract at 15 to 1 concentration is equivalent to 15 capsules of the grinded one. Needless to say, Ganoderma herb supplement using extraction method is many times more effective and pure than grinding method.
2) Capsulated or log wood cultivation
Most Ganodermas are capsulated (vacuum packing) cultivated using wooden crams and chemicals. This produces softer fruit body with less active components for effective health improvement. Because of the chemicals used, some may even be contaminated with toxics and even heavy metals such as mercury. Meanwhile, log wood cultivated Ganoderma is a few times more potent in its medicinal values. It is purer with higher content of beneficial active components. However, this cultivation method is much more expensive in term of the space used and time required. So, many manufacturers prefer to use capsulated cultivated Ganoderma.
3) Ganoderma spore powder
Spore powder is the most precious part of Ganoderma herb with the most concentration of active components like Organic Germanium, Polysaccharides and Triterpenes. Choose Ganoderma extract with spore powder for better results. Make sure the spore shell is broken to release its essences.
4) International quality certification
Of course, we would better select a manufacturer with experience and excellent production quality control. This ensures the quality consistence of their supplement product, all the time.
5) Percentage of Ganoderma extract
Some manufacturer includes a tiny fraction of Ganoderma into their herb supplement, mixed with other ingredients. As such, the healing effect is far less than the pure one. However, some acclaimed pure Ganoderma extract may not be pure at all. Maybe 20% is Ganoderma and the rest is filler. This is another point of concern - the honesty and credibility of manufacturer.
How to test Ganoderma herb supplement. Forget about all the claims by manufacturer on how pure and how good their Ganoderma herbal product is. Follow these simple steps for accurate Ganoderma test for its efficacy.
First, fill a glass with water and pour in some cooking oil such as olive oil. Then, open up a Ganoderma extract capsule and spread some of its powder on top of the oil surface. The powder will float on the oil surface. Here comes the first test point. See whether the extract powder can slowly penetrate the oil. This shows its ability to pass through fats and cholesterol clot in our blood vessel wall and cleanses it.
For second Ganoderma test point, leave it for around 10 days and take a look.
This is good Ganoderma extract. It blends evenly with the water after a few days. The oil surface is clear of any mould. This means it has strong germ fighting ability. This is not your choice of Ganoderma extract. It still floats on the oil surface. Take a closer look and you can see mould on the surface. This one has weak germ fighting ability.
Now, the third test point for Ganoderma spores. Take a look at the bottom of the glass. The spore powder is the white substance deposited at the bottom. This is what we want - Ganoderma spore powder, the most precious part of this medicinal herb.
Ganoderma spore can hardly be seen. We can expect very less healing effects here. For the final Ganoderma test point, cover the glass with transparent paper and leave it for as long as possible. The better Ganoderma extract can preserve the mould-free environment for many years. This is a simple and effective test method.
You can also test for its taste. Pure Ganoderma taste very bitter. For a more thorough Ganoderma test, you need to submit Ganoderma extract sample to the laboratory to test for heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic and lead. Test for the content of steroids too as it might be misused. It harms our body for long term consumption. Ganoderma is one of the few herb supplements that can be safely taken for long term. However, we must make sure that we are taking the purest one...
However, we may or may not feel the claimed health benefits. Below are several factors you must consider when choosing Ganoderma herb supplements.
1) Ganoderma extract or grinding
Some company simply grinds this herb into powder form. Some uses high technology extraction method to extract only its essences into powder form. Extraction concentration can be as high as 15 to 1. That means, 1,000 kg of this fungus is extracted to only 65kg. One capsule of Ganoderma extract at 15 to 1 concentration is equivalent to 15 capsules of the grinded one. Needless to say, Ganoderma herb supplement using extraction method is many times more effective and pure than grinding method.
2) Capsulated or log wood cultivation
Most Ganodermas are capsulated (vacuum packing) cultivated using wooden crams and chemicals. This produces softer fruit body with less active components for effective health improvement. Because of the chemicals used, some may even be contaminated with toxics and even heavy metals such as mercury. Meanwhile, log wood cultivated Ganoderma is a few times more potent in its medicinal values. It is purer with higher content of beneficial active components. However, this cultivation method is much more expensive in term of the space used and time required. So, many manufacturers prefer to use capsulated cultivated Ganoderma.
3) Ganoderma spore powder
Spore powder is the most precious part of Ganoderma herb with the most concentration of active components like Organic Germanium, Polysaccharides and Triterpenes. Choose Ganoderma extract with spore powder for better results. Make sure the spore shell is broken to release its essences.
4) International quality certification
Of course, we would better select a manufacturer with experience and excellent production quality control. This ensures the quality consistence of their supplement product, all the time.
5) Percentage of Ganoderma extract
Some manufacturer includes a tiny fraction of Ganoderma into their herb supplement, mixed with other ingredients. As such, the healing effect is far less than the pure one. However, some acclaimed pure Ganoderma extract may not be pure at all. Maybe 20% is Ganoderma and the rest is filler. This is another point of concern - the honesty and credibility of manufacturer.
How to test Ganoderma herb supplement. Forget about all the claims by manufacturer on how pure and how good their Ganoderma herbal product is. Follow these simple steps for accurate Ganoderma test for its efficacy.
First, fill a glass with water and pour in some cooking oil such as olive oil. Then, open up a Ganoderma extract capsule and spread some of its powder on top of the oil surface. The powder will float on the oil surface. Here comes the first test point. See whether the extract powder can slowly penetrate the oil. This shows its ability to pass through fats and cholesterol clot in our blood vessel wall and cleanses it.
For second Ganoderma test point, leave it for around 10 days and take a look.
This is good Ganoderma extract. It blends evenly with the water after a few days. The oil surface is clear of any mould. This means it has strong germ fighting ability. This is not your choice of Ganoderma extract. It still floats on the oil surface. Take a closer look and you can see mould on the surface. This one has weak germ fighting ability.
Now, the third test point for Ganoderma spores. Take a look at the bottom of the glass. The spore powder is the white substance deposited at the bottom. This is what we want - Ganoderma spore powder, the most precious part of this medicinal herb.
Ganoderma spore can hardly be seen. We can expect very less healing effects here. For the final Ganoderma test point, cover the glass with transparent paper and leave it for as long as possible. The better Ganoderma extract can preserve the mould-free environment for many years. This is a simple and effective test method.
You can also test for its taste. Pure Ganoderma taste very bitter. For a more thorough Ganoderma test, you need to submit Ganoderma extract sample to the laboratory to test for heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic and lead. Test for the content of steroids too as it might be misused. It harms our body for long term consumption. Ganoderma is one of the few herb supplements that can be safely taken for long term. However, we must make sure that we are taking the purest one...
Monday, September 6, 2010
Ganoderma Cultivation and Growth
In ancient times, scientific Ganoderma cultivation method was not well known. As a very rare herb, it can only be found in mountain cliffs. Hence, it was very precious...
In 1970, a technician of Kyoto University Foodstuff Scientific Research Institute, Mr. Yukio Naoi, used “Spore Separation Ganoderma Cultivation Method” to successfully cultivate this fungus.
This cultivation method was introduced to China in 1975. Since the climate and soil conditions are ideal, this technique has been widely adopted. The success of mass production method means that more people around the world can benefit from this once rare ancient herb.
Ganoderma growth can be grouped into:
• Natural growth
• Capsulated cultivation
• And log wood cultivation.
Each has its own growth pattern, pros and cons.
1. Natural Ganoderma Growth
This is grown in nature, commonly known as wild Ganoderma Lucidum. It depends on decomposed wooden particle of tree to form its fruit body. However, this scarce fungus is usually found in mountain areas that are high and steep.
Even if someone finds it by chance, its effects are always lost because of aging. It becomes hard like leather. Wild Ganoderma Lucidum may also be toxic. By then, the Ganoderma spore powder in the fruit body has already been released. Hence its potency is very low.
Since these fungi are haphazardly collected, quality control is impossible.
2. Capsulated Ganoderma Cultivation (Vacuum packing)
This popular Ganoderma cultivation method uses crams of wood and chemical materials. Such Ganoderma Lucidum has a short growth period and can be harvested in three months. A high productivity and low cost of this cultivation makes it highly cost effective. However, as the fungus is grown on wooden crams and chemicals, it causes much consideration by the consumer.
Ancient culture with capsulated ganoderma cultivation. Quality may not be good enough, but now has the intellectual development of a culture without of chemistry, but organic. This cultivation makes it high qulity, true quality. Filled with the valuable substances.
The content of Organic Germanium, Triterpenes and Polysaccharides are higher. Furthermore, Ganoderma spore powder, the most precious part of Ganoderma Lucidum, can be extracted. Hence its curing effect is much higher.
3. Log wood Ganoderma Cultivation
Log wood Ganoderma Lucidum is cultivated on natural log wood, taking about one year to harvest. The process is long, time consuming and requires much effort. However, as it takes time to fully absorb sunlight and water, it has a solid and firm body. It also contains invaluable Ganoderma spore.
Hence the active components and medicinal values of log wood Ganoderma
Lucidum cannot be matched by other Ganoderma cultivation methods.
Currently, there are many herb supplements that include Ganoderma Lucidum as ingredient. Some are good but some are not that effective. It depends on several important factors. To get the best health benefits from this ancient herb, you need to know how to distinguish between the good and the bad...
In 1970, a technician of Kyoto University Foodstuff Scientific Research Institute, Mr. Yukio Naoi, used “Spore Separation Ganoderma Cultivation Method” to successfully cultivate this fungus.
This cultivation method was introduced to China in 1975. Since the climate and soil conditions are ideal, this technique has been widely adopted. The success of mass production method means that more people around the world can benefit from this once rare ancient herb.
Ganoderma growth can be grouped into:
• Natural growth
• Capsulated cultivation
• And log wood cultivation.
Each has its own growth pattern, pros and cons.
1. Natural Ganoderma Growth
This is grown in nature, commonly known as wild Ganoderma Lucidum. It depends on decomposed wooden particle of tree to form its fruit body. However, this scarce fungus is usually found in mountain areas that are high and steep.
Even if someone finds it by chance, its effects are always lost because of aging. It becomes hard like leather. Wild Ganoderma Lucidum may also be toxic. By then, the Ganoderma spore powder in the fruit body has already been released. Hence its potency is very low.
Since these fungi are haphazardly collected, quality control is impossible.
2. Capsulated Ganoderma Cultivation (Vacuum packing)
This popular Ganoderma cultivation method uses crams of wood and chemical materials. Such Ganoderma Lucidum has a short growth period and can be harvested in three months. A high productivity and low cost of this cultivation makes it highly cost effective. However, as the fungus is grown on wooden crams and chemicals, it causes much consideration by the consumer.
Ancient culture with capsulated ganoderma cultivation. Quality may not be good enough, but now has the intellectual development of a culture without of chemistry, but organic. This cultivation makes it high qulity, true quality. Filled with the valuable substances.
The content of Organic Germanium, Triterpenes and Polysaccharides are higher. Furthermore, Ganoderma spore powder, the most precious part of Ganoderma Lucidum, can be extracted. Hence its curing effect is much higher.
3. Log wood Ganoderma Cultivation
Log wood Ganoderma Lucidum is cultivated on natural log wood, taking about one year to harvest. The process is long, time consuming and requires much effort. However, as it takes time to fully absorb sunlight and water, it has a solid and firm body. It also contains invaluable Ganoderma spore.
Hence the active components and medicinal values of log wood Ganoderma
Lucidum cannot be matched by other Ganoderma cultivation methods.
Currently, there are many herb supplements that include Ganoderma Lucidum as ingredient. Some are good but some are not that effective. It depends on several important factors. To get the best health benefits from this ancient herb, you need to know how to distinguish between the good and the bad...
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