Nowadays the world is known about 140 000 species of mushrooms, of which the most popular alternative medicine reishi, shiitake and maitake called medicinal mushrooms.
Mushrooms used for thousands of years as a health food because of their ingredients. Pharaohs were prized as a delicacy, the Romans regarded as a gift from God and posluzhuvale only for ceremonial occasions, while Chinese linked with longevity.
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) - More than 4 millennia Chinese and Japanese have used reishi mushroom as a remedy for disorders of the liver, hypertension and arthritis. Best used when you are sick. Healthy use of this mushroom maintain immunity, improves health and achieving longevity. Her Chinese name Ling Zhi means herb of spiritual potency.
It is considered that improves spiritual receptivity and is known as mushroom which elevates mood and spirit. Today it is used for asthma, bronchitis and diabetes. It possesses anti, antiviral and antibacterial effect, but it also acts as an antioxidant and potent anti-tumor agent. All remedial actions are due to the beneficial ingredients include: triterpenes (ganoderni acids) and polysaccharides. This mushroom extract is used for reduction of side effects chemotherapy and radiation that reduces hair loss, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, loss of appetite and insomnia.
Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) - Characteristic of East Asia where it is cultivated more than 1000 years. Containing polysaccharide lentinan responsible for its anti-tumor effects (it stimulates the immune system to fight cancer cells). Studies have shown to be very effective in combating the HIV virus (HIV multiplication block cell damage and T lymphocytes) and hepatitis B. It also prevents damage to cells caused by herpes simplex I and II. Since it is rich in nutrients, vegetarians often used as a substitute for animal protein.
Maitake (Grifola frondosa) - Growing in Northeast Japan and North America and is called "mushroom dancing." It is rich in minerals (calcium, potassium, magnesium), vitamins (B2, D2, niacin), fiber and amino acids. The active ingredient responsible for raising an immune protein-bound polysaccharide beta-glucan. This has the ability to activate various effector cells having expressed anticancer effect.
It is effective against leukemia, colon cancer, bone cancer and skin cancer. It facilitates the chemotherapy side effects such as nausea and hair loss. Reduces the concentration of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, and may help reduce the weight and prevents cardiovascular disease. Beneficial effect and type 2 diabetes.
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