The Power of Ganoderma in Oriental Medicine

Ganoderma, a rare variety of Mushroom credited with the highest medicinal qualities by the classic Chinese Seng Nong is indeed a subject of much research from the ancient china of 100 B.C. or earlier to the modern times by various universities and research organizations. It is also known as Linghzi in China and Reishi in Japan.

It is said that in the ancient times anyone who found the rare Linghzi herb never revealed the place and kept it a secret of health, longevity and wealth. The Japanese revered the herb as Gods Herb where it is known as Reishi.

Lingzhi herbal mushrooms in medicine was considered so auspicious that its medical efficacy has been attested to in the oldest Chinese medical text (over 2,000 years old). The book, which is known in Japan as "Shinnoh Honsohkyo", is now accepted as being the original textbook of Oriental medical science. In it, 365 kinds of medicines are classified and explained. Ganoderma is classified as Superior Herb or "God's Herbs" and they are for perpetual youth and longevity. The book states that for "superior" medicines, any amount can be taken as desired on a continuous basis with no unfavorable effects. Of the superior medicines listed in the text, Lingzhi was rated number one. You can see how important and powerful Lingzhi was considered in ancient times. It achieved its ranking in the Chinese text not because of its symbolic importance as a good omen but because of its medicinal properties. Centuries ago, Lingzhi was said to be a medicine that would grant you eternal youth and longevity.

But after 2,000 years, Lingzhi has jumped into the spotlight as a specific medicine for cancer. This must be a bitter irony for those in the modern medical profession who discounted the herbal remedies and oriental medicine as being old wives' tales". The families of many cancer patients who have received a diagnostic "death sentence" now seek reishi as the only way left for them.

The Linghzi Mushrooms grows only on old tree barks with specific conditions difficult to replicate.

Till 1971 the herb was so rare that it was hardly sited except in mountainous areas. Many researchers had attempted to plant Ganoderma artificially but failed. Till in 1971 directed by Naoi Department of Agriculture and Professor Zenzaburo Kasai, Kyoto University made a breakthrough in its cultivation.

Presently the herb is grown only by 10 countries. The demand far outstrips supply due to the increasing evidence through various researches on its efficacy in treating many disease including Cancer, HIV, Hepatitis, Diabetes, Liver disorders and mainly as a preventive due its rich anti oxidant and detoxifying qualities.

Some of the research in Japan indicates that those that have taken Ganoderma for over a year the visit to doctors dropped into half. There are thousands of research paper available including on the internet on the subject of the healing breakthroughs achieved by Lingzhi or Ganoderma in various treatments and too lengthy to discuss here. However we can highlight the research in short.

Summarized from these reports, it is found that Lingzhi have the following properties:

Improves cholesterosis, coronary insufficiency.

Improves hyper and hypotensions.

Improves nervous tension, neurosis.

Improves chronic bronchitis, hepatitis.

Improves leukocytopenia and reticuloendothelial system.

Effective in numerous other ailments.

The three major killers these days are: cancer, cerebrosis and coronary diseases. The latter two have their etiology closely linked to the blood circulatory system. Related problems like stroke, heart block, arteriosclerosis, obesity etc. are all tied to problems in the blood circulation. One out of three persons dies from one of the above ailments everyday.

Lingzhi can correct this imbalance and strengthen the system to prevent further deterioration.

What is noteworthy are its preventive capabilities. For the 21st century man, stressed out, poisoned by the polluted atmosphere, wrong food habits and drug induced illnesses of the modern medicine. While modern medicine has been very effective in treating certain conditions effectively and immediately, they do not address the holistic approach of the ancient medicine as a preventive and for regeneration of wasted tissues and damaged cells.

In conclusion, Ganoderma has been proven to exert significant effect on diminishing pain, fortifying the body's immune system and prolonging life. Even though its role in cancer control has not been determined 100 percent yet.

Ganoderma has a history of 3,000 years, during which time it is widely used by many people with no reported unfavorable side effects. It is therefore highly recommend for prevention. I hope that people from all walks of life will take a concerned interest and share in development of Herbal treatments. Hopefully, with so much research and emerging evidence, Ganoderma can bring a brighter outlook to the human race in the conquest of longevity.

R.G. Srinivasan is a Managerial professional, Writer and Author. He is passionate about alternate therapies and holistic herbal medicine. Check out his site at http://venturelinks.googlepages.com for interesting articles, healthnews, links and health resources.

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Tea Tree Oil Has Many Helpful Uses Around The Home For Common Household Situations

*Tea tree oil is a natural cleaner because of its solvent properties and can be useful in controlling mold growth.

*Nowadays tea tree oil can be found in many consumer products like soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, hair conditioners, cosmetics, and believe it or not toothpicks.

*Tea tree oil is well known to be a natural antiseptic and fungicide. People use it on minor cuts and abrasions. It is also useful for many types of skin conditions including athlete's feet, cold sores, nail infections, and head lice.

*You can use tea tree oil to wash floors and kitchen cabinets. Just mix a few drops of tea tree oil into any cleaning solution. Make sure that the room is well ventilated, anytime you use household chemicals, regardless if you use tea tree oil. Adding tea tree oil to cleaning solutions can improve the cleaning power of any cleaning solution, and adds a wonderful scent to the cleaned area.

*Using tea tree oil to wash kitchen floors can make an excellent insect repellent. Also wipe down kitchen counters with a tea tree solution to help keep unwanted insects away. Enjoy the outdoors more by warding off insects from bothering you. Add 10-20 drops of tea tree oil to citronella.

*Have you ever experienced washing damp towels that were left on the floor to long and they still had that awful mildew smell even after you dried them? Try adding a few drops of tea tree oil to your wash. Your towels will come out of the dryer smelling as good as new.

When you mix a few drops of tea tree oil in a water solution its solvent properties become greatly reduced. If you are planning on using tea tree oil solution on fabric or fibers it would be wise to apply it to a test area first.

The good thing about tea tree oil is that you will only need a little bit or just a few drops for each application. Make sure that you always keep a bottle of tea tree oil in the house along with a instruction book on how to use tea tree oil.

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