Ganoderma Lucidum Medical Text

From “Detailed Outline of Medicinal Herb”

            Below are translations of this ancient medical text on Ganoderma Lucidum...

           

Ganoderma Effects on Neurological System (brain)

            Text: Quiets the spirit, strengthens the will

Modern known benefits: Insomnia, anxiety, weak nerves, absent mindedness, after effects of concussion, stroke

Ganoderma Lucidum Effects on Sensory System (eyes, nose, ears, mouth, skin)

            Text: Brightens the eyes, enhances colors

            Modern known benefits: Astigmatism, old age hyperopia, cataract, glaucoma, blood accumulation, pus accumulation in nose, blocked nasal passage, hearing loss, middle ear infection, toothache, mouth infection, periodontal disease, herpes blisters, liver spots, warts, dry skin

Ganoderma Effects on Respiratory System (throat, lugs)

            Text: Increase lung chi (energy), opens nasal passages, cures fatigue

            Modern known benefits: Headache, bronchitis, asthma, allergies, pneumonia, arthritis, TB

Ganoderma Lucidum Effects on Circulatory System (heart, blood)

            Text: Dispels the five evils of heart and abdomen, quiets the spirit

            Modern known benefits: Headache, fear of cold, sore shoulders, dizziness, buzzing in the ears, heart palpitations, high/low blood pressure, anemia, lower white blood cell syndrome, myocardial infarction, hardening of the arteries, after effects of stroke, heart defect, insomnia, anxiety, female sterility due to physiological dysfunction, general gynecological and kidney disorders, extreme urine, waist and urine pain, hemorrhoids, prolapsed anus.

Ganoderma Effects on Digestive System (stomach, intestines)

            Text: Dispels the five evils of heart and abdomen

         Modern known benefits: Headache, anorexia, indigestion, bloated stomach, diarrhea, soft stool, constipation, fear of cold, sore shoulders, lack of energy, allergy, weak stomach and intestines, gastritis, stomach and intestinal ulcers, inflammation of the stomach or intestinal lining, hyperacidity, stomach cancer, insomnia, cardiopalmus, anxiety, menopause syndrome, hair loss, alcoholism, sciatic nerve pain

Ganoderma Lucidum Effects on Digestive System (spleen)

            Text: Enhances spleen chi (energy)

            Modern known benefits: Fatigue, jaundice, infections of the stomach, intestines, liver, kidney or stomach lining, excessive urine

Ganoderma Effects on Metabolic System (liver, bones, muscles)

            Text: Supplements liver chi (energy), strengthens muscles and bones, increases abdominal chi (energy)

            Modern known benefits: Headache, fear of cold, sore shoulders, nausea, liver spots, herpes blisters, edema, nigh sweats, dizziness, buzzing in the ears, fatigue, anemia, high/low blood pressure, blood clots, cardiopalmus, weakness insomnia, hysteria

Ganoderma Lucidum Effects on Metabolic System (gall bladder, pancreas)

            Text: Quiets the vital energy and lowers soul

            Modern known benefits: Edema, sore shoulder, heart palpitations, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, weak nerves, hysteria, cholecystitis, gallstones, beriberi, hepatitis, stroke, hardening of the artery, pleurisy, rheumatism, waist pain, post menopausal syndromes, epilepsy, pancreatic infection, diabetes

Ganoderma Lucidum Effects on Excretory System (kidney)

            Text: Enhances kidney chi (energy), diuretic

            Modern known benefits: Headache, edema, fear of cold, irregular urination, excessive urination, high blood pressure, kidney infection, kidney defects, enlarged prostate, incontinence urination, abdominal edema, kidney disease, nerve pain, waist pain, impotence, urinary stone, hemorrhage, weak heart, lack of energy

            Ganoderma Lucidum Effects on Excretory System (bladder)

            Text: Diuretic, benefit the joints

            Modern known benefits: Edema, fear of cold, small urine output, severe urine pain, waist pain, bladder infection, bladder lining infection, arthritis, rheumatism

            Ganoderma Lucidum Effects on Sexual System (External organs, pubic hair)

            Text: Lightens and rejuvenates the body

            Modern known benefits: Irregular or painful menstruation, pain when urination, gynecological disorders, lack of sexual interest, impotence, pubic hair loss 

Ganoderma Lucidum Medical Research

            Ganoderma Lucidum is the most popular and widely researched among thousand types of this fungus. Chinese scientists began investigating the chemical makeup and medicinal effects of Ganoderma Lucidum in the 1950s. They supported their findings with clinical studies. Research done in China on Ganoderma has spurred international interest. Researchers from China, Japan, Korea and United States have formed an international Ganoderma research association, bringing its research to a global platform.

            Through advanced technology, scientists have attained a better understanding of the main chemical composite of Ganoderma Lucidum which includes active components such as:

            • Organic Germanium
            • Polysaccharides
            Reduce level of unwanted cholesterol, neutralize fats, strengthen immune system and suppress cancerous cells.

            • Triterpenes (bitter substances)
            Also known as Lingzhi acid. It helps to improve gastro-intestines functions, for anti-allergy, anti-inflammation and anti-tumor.

            • Adenosine Monophosphate (AMP)
            Can dissolve thrombus and remove blood vessel blockage. Excellent for improving condition of high blood pressure, stroke, heart vessel blockage and numbness.

            • Super oxide Dismutase (SOD)
            Effective for antioxidant, anti-free radicals and anti-ageing. It slows down the ageing of cells and promotes rejuvenation. They also researched on the special effects and treatment of Ganoderma on circulatory system, nervous system and immune system as well as its anti-cancer effects. Our body operates on these major systems. If these systems are not properly regulated, one can succumb to illnesses. The active components of Ganoderma are able to regulate the various systems, enhance stability and at the same time ensure a balance between the internal and external body conditions. Besides preventing diseases, the strengthening effects of Ganoderma are particularly effective in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases especially common symptoms such as:

            • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
            • Diabetes
            • Headaches
            • Liver disease
            • Kidney disease
            • Arthritis
            • Asthma
            • Insomnia
            • Acne
            • Menopause

            In addition, Ganoderma can also eliminate toxins accumulated in the body through the intake of various western medication, antibiotic, pain killers and anti inflammatory medication. It thus achieves a detoxification effect. In this fast paced modern world, people are subjected to extensive pressure resulting in tension, insomnia, giddiness, fatigue and loss of appetite. The Organic Germanium found in Ganoderma helps to enhance the ability of blood stream to take in oxygen by more than 1.5 times. It also helps to increase the rate of metabolism and delay aging.

            According to research by Japanese doctors, the amount of Organic Germanium in Ganoderma is about 800 to 2000 ppm (parts per million), which is 4 to 6 times more than Ginseng. In addition, Ganoderma Lucidum also contains polysaccharides that help to strengthen immune system. Hence the stabilizing effects of Ganoderma Lucidum can help to strengthen one’s health, improve vitality and improve immune system. In short, Ganoderma Lucidum obviously delays the process of ageing. This is the essence of saying in Sheng Nong Herbal Classic that states, “Continuous consumption of Ganoderma will make your body light and young, lengthening life and turn you into someone like an immortal who never dies.”