Ganoderma Lucidum is a saprophytic fungus that grows on oak and chestnut trees.

This mushroom has been used since ancient times in traditional Chinese medicine and is currently increasingly known in the West for its extraordinary health benefits.

The Ganoderma is also known by the name of Reishi this because there are two species of this mushroom: the red Ganoderma or Reishi and the Ganoderma or Black Reishi.

It grows on deciduous trees such as oaks and chestnut trees but also loves the olive tree . The development period goes from spring to autumn while resting in winter. Its cultivation for commercial purposes is widespread especially in the lands of origin between China and Japan.

The size of this mushroom is around 15 centimeters in diameter and its surface is smooth and appears to be lacquered. The color is different depending on the variety between the reddish and dark brown. Its consistency is hard and woody, the taste is bitter and not an edible mushroom. Instead it is used as a natural remedy in the form of powder.

Its spontaneous growth in nature is rare but its use as a natural remedy puts it among the 10 most effective natural therapeutic substances in the world.

Composition of Ganoderma

The Ganoderma mushroom has a truly incredible phytocomplex in terms of quantity and quality of nutritional and healthy principles.

Contains up to 17 amino acids on the 22 existing and in particular contains all 8 essential amino acids so it is an excellent supplement for the protein part.

The polysaccharidic part contains glucose, galactose, mannose and also traces of fucose and xylose. Indicatively it contains 10% of polysaccharides including polysaccharides β-glucans and hetero-β-glucans which are substances known for their immunostimulant and anti-tumor properties.

Another 4% contains active ingredients such as triterpenes including the polymeric acid, the genolucid acid and the ganodermic acid discovered in this fungus.

Over 120 terpenoid compounds are counted within the Ganoderma phytocomplex, each with its specific health benefits.

For the vitaminic part we recall the richness of the B group vitamins and in particular the presence of substances such as riboflavin, niacin, biotin and folic acid.

The presence of mineral salts such as iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper, manganese, zinc and germanium is also excellent, making it therefore a natural multimineral supplement.

Finally it contains sterols as hormonal precursors, substances with anti-stem properties and adenosine.

Properties and benefits of Reishi

This richness in the phytocomplex in the Ganoderma fungus therefore indicates a strong power of action towards the body functions and therefore the Rishi is an excellent natural remedy for many disorders.

Anti-inflammatory and analgesic

The substances present in Ganoderma have an excellent anti-inflammatory power also followed by a good analgesic action. So in all the disorders in which we have the presence of inflammation that is external to the skin and internal we can resort to this fungus.

This anti-inflammatory property is also linked to its cortisone effect which is able to reduce swelling and reduce pain, allowing an easier healing process.

Ganoderma also has an excellent effect as an analgesic and natural pain reliever that serves both in cases of inflammation and in other situations where we have pain.

Support for the immune system

The active ingredients present in the Genoderma have a direct action towards the stimulation of the entire immune system .

In fact the proteins of this fungus stimulate the production of T lymphocytes and Natural Killer cells which are essential elements for our defense against infections of both bacterial and viral origin.

In particular the Genoderma brings benefits in the treatment of infections caused by herpes simplex, in the flu and mycosis caused by Candida Albicans.

Also in the case of bronchitis excellent benefits have been found and an excellent stimulus to stimulate healing thanks to the use of Genoderma-based syrup.

Antioxidant and anticancer

Genosperma contains many antioxidant substances such as vitamins B, C and D which have the ability to counteract the free radicals present in the body. These free radicals are responsible for cellular aging in the body and are also tumor initiators.

The active ingredients of Ganoderma and the presence of these antioxidant vitamins are effective in helping to rid the body of it by removing free radicals. Furthermore, among the minerals present in the Genoderma there is germanium which always stimulates the immune system to stop the propagation of cancer cells without however directly attacking them.

Adaptogen and antihypertensive

Ganoderma also helps with stress resistance and is a general tonic. On a psychophysical level this fungus helps to balance the nervous system, calming it or giving energy depending on the need.

The specific substance called adenosine has a calming effect that relaxes tensions both of the muscular and skeletal system and thus allows stress to be relaxed. In the case of fatigue, stress and nervousness this fungus has excellent benefits because on the one hand it calms the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system and the other thanks to its adaptogenic action is able to increase resistance to stress and allows a better adaptation to external stimuli disturbing.

In case of insomnia this remedy comes to our rescue as it is a completely natural sedative and sedative. Ganoderma also has benefits on blood pressure due to the presence of ganoderico and ganoderolico acids.

For hypertensive subjects it can become an excellent natural remedy as well as for the treatment of subjects with anxiety and depression.

Hypocholesterolizing and protective of the cardiovascular system

In addition to helping blood circulation, this fungus also reduces blood pressure and acts at the vascular level and also has a direct action against bad cholesterol. In fact the genosperma manages to thin the blood by acting on the platelet aggregation and thus becomes a preventive remedy for thrombosis.

Its ability to reduce bad cholesterol also helps to cleanse the veins and arteries from cholesterol deposits and this avoids other cardiovascular problems such as heart attack and stroke.

Blood glucose and weight control

Thanks to the presence of substances such as agoderano this fungus becomes effective in regulating insulin production.

In fact the Ganoderma helps the entry of glucose into the cells that need this sugar to have energy and carry out all their functions.

Ganoderma therefore stimulates the metabolism of hepatic glucose and therefore manages to keep the blood sugar levels more balanced. Furthermore the genoderma accelerates the metabolism of our body helping to burn fat faster. These two combined actions help to maintain a more stable body weight and in the event instead of an excess of weight the Ganoderma stimulates weight reduction.

Antiallergic and skin friendly

Thanks to the presence of ganoderici and oleic acids, this fungus is able to reduce the presence of histamine during an allergic reaction. This effect becomes indicated therefore in the treatments of the subjects that have allergies of various origin. It also helps make the skin more toned and smooth by counteracting acne and epidermis spots.

Thanks to the antioxidant action it reduces the aging of skin cells with a completely natural anti-aging action . Finally it even manages to have benefits on scars of various origins present on the skin thanks to a relaxing and regenerative effect of the epithelial tissue.