vibrant health. The principle ingredients in Chinese formulations are called the 'emperor'. The 'emperor' ingredients are Tonic herbs and mushrooms. As shown in scientific studies certain mushrooms have potent immune-enhancing properties. Many species of medicinal mushrooms have been used in folk medicine for thousands of years. The use of medicinal mushrooms in folk medicine, is best documented in the East. Medicinal mushrooms are now the subject of study for many ethnobotanists and medical researchers. The ability of some mushrooms to inhibit tumor growth and enhance aspects of the immune system has been a subject of research for approximately 50 years. In the span of this time, compounds from more than 200 different species of mushrooms were found to possess anti-cancer activity. International mushroom research continues today, with a focus on mushroom's that may have hypoglycemic activity, anti-cancer activity, anti-pathogenic activity, and immune system enhancing activity.
The concept of a "medicinal mushroom" is far from new. The Ancient Egyptians considered mushrooms a special food item for royalty, and hieroglyphics dating back 4,600 years associated mushrooms with immortality. For thousands of years in China, mushrooms were thought to promote health and longevity. In general, civilizations spanning throughout Asia, Eastern Europe, and Russia have long been mushroom-friendly, taking part in mushroom hunting, and incorporating mushrooms in local cuisines.
Some of current research reports;
Reishi is a popular Chinese mushroom with an impressive array of reputed health, including antioxidant properties. Also known as Gandoderma or Lingzhi
In the Chinese language Ling = spirit and zhi = plant/mushroom of longevity.
So Lingzhi = spiritual mushroom of longevity.
The polysaccharies content of reishi strengthening the body’s overall immune functioning while simultaneously protect against cancer cells, and other microbials such as viruses, bacteria and yeast. The ganoderic contained in Reishi aid in allergies and auto-immune disorders. Ganoderic acids inhibit histamine release, improve oxygen utilization and improve liver function. The beta-1,3-glucan in reishihave been shown to stabilize blood sugar levels. Some triterpenes from Ganoderma lucidum [ganoderic acid C and derivatives] are able to inhibit the biosynthesis of cholesterol.
There reviews that describe pharmacological active compounds from mushrooms. Compounds and complex substances with antimicrobial, antiviral, antitumor, antiallergic, immunomodulating, anti-inflammatory, antiatherogenic, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective and central activities are covered, focusing on the review of recent literature.
Ganoderma: a therapeutic fungal biofactor.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16905165
Ganoderma and its pharmaceutically active compounds
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17875480
Ganoderma: a potent pharmacological macrofungus
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19939212
Poria Mushrooms
This mushrooms was used for centuries by Taoist hermits as a source of food. Too calm the
mind and improve the digestion. It is a Chi tonic that benefit the internal organs.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16465424
Shiitake Mushrooms
Lentinan, a compound isolated from Shiitake, is used as an intravenous anti-cancer agent in some countries. Lentinan was developed by the Japanese pharmaceutical company Ajinomoto, and designed to treat cancers of the stomach. Studies have demonstrated lentinan, possesses anti-tumor properties, and human clinical studies have associated lentinan with a higher survival rate, higher quality of life, and lower re-occurrence of cancer. Clinical research with lentinan includes studies with, 78 hepatocellular carcinoma patients 32 gastric cancer patients, a multi-institutional study of lentinan and gastric cancer, a meta-analysis of lentinan and gastric cancer, 80 colorectal cancer patients, 20 gastric cancer patients, 36 hepatocellular carcinoma patients, and 29 pancreatic cancer patients. The City of Hope National Medical Center is currently conducting clinical trials to determine if a select portion of the Shiitake mushroom, which includes lentinan, can inhibit lung cancer.
This mushroom can be used to treat candida albicans, listeria monocytogenes, mycobacterium tuberculosis, staphylococcus aureus, steptococcus pneumoniae, streptococcus pyogenes, HSV-1, HIV, Influenza virus, Vesicular stomatitis (contains a proteinase inhibitor.)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20491636
Maitake
Maitake (Grifola frondosa) is the Japanese name for an edible fungus with a large fruiting body characterized by overlapping caps. It is a premier culinary as well as medicinal mushroom. Maitake is increasingly being recognized as a potent source of polysaccharide compounds with dramatic health-promoting potential. The most recent development is the MD-fraction, a proprietary maitake extract its Japanese inventors consider to be a notable advance upon the preceding D-fraction. The D-fraction, the MD-fraction, and other extracts, often in combination with whole maitake powder, have shown particular promise as immunomodulating agents, and as an adjunct to cancer and HIV therapy. They may also provide some benefit in the treatment of hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and hepatitis.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11207456
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12126464
Chaga
Researchers have noted the Chaga mushroom has potent antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory properties and may be able to lower blood sugar levels. For centuries, Chaga mushrooms have been used in Russia for medicinal purposes. This mushroom can be used to treat Influenza virus.
The Chaga mushroom contains betulin and inotodiol, two compounds which have demonstrated ability to induce apoptosis of certain cancer cell lines (mouse leukemia P388 cells, Jurkat cells).
Chaga has anti-cancer properties and may be able to stimulate the immune system. In one experiment, mice implanted with B16F10-melanoma, showed a 4.07-fold increase in survival rate when given a compound isolated from the Chaga mushroom.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18997282
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sources:
Pubmed
medicalmushrooms.net
Ken Babel C.N.
Greg Ashby CHHC
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