A growing body of evidence suggests that ganoderma (reishi mushroom), an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine, may assist the sufferers of type II diabetes. However, much of this less than rock-solid evidence is based on research from non-Western universities, and the countless anecdotes relayed by believers. Much of the research linking ganoderma to lower blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes mellitus was conducted at universities in China, and its territories Taiwan and Hong Kong. Western research on the subject is scant. There, ganoderma is considered a homeopathic treatment, not a true medicine. The dearth of Western research is also likely due to the lack of potential money making opportunities from any links found between diabetes and ganoderma. Ganoderma is a mushroom, after all. It is difficult, if not impossible, to patent a medicine based on an herb. That is primarily why pharmaceutical companies have no interest in researching ganoderma […]
Where to Buy Ganoderma Coffee
There are two places that you can buy ganoderma coffee, either locally or online. Your best bet is probably going to be purchasing it online because it can be difficult to find in local retail stores, unless you have health food stores in your area and you know where to look. You may check the bottom of this page for photo links to three quality ganoderma coffees available at Amazon. If you live in a metropolitan area, then there’s a good chance you can find it locally but you may have to do a little bit of hunting. Sometimes Whole Foods stores stock the product, if you have any in your area, but it is kind of hit or miss. If you check around to a few health food stores you’re bound to find some ganoderma coffee, but they may not have a very wide selection to choose from. If […]
Coffee with Reishi Mushroom Extract
Adding a little bit of ganoderma mushroom extract to your coffee is a great way to incorporate the reishi mushroom into your diet and enjoy its many health benefits. The most popular ways to eat reishi mushroom are either mixed into coffee or tea, or by taking extract supplements. Mushrooms in your coffee probably sounds a bit strange if you’re unfamiliar with the practice. But in China and other Eastern civilizations, the ganoderma mushroom is considered a highly medicinal herb that is used to treat a variety of health problems. Why you should add mushroom extract your coffee The reishi mushroom is known to reduce blood sugar levels in people who consume it. It also helps stimulate the liver and bile production, which helps to filter and flush toxins from your body. It also contains many antioxidants which are helpful in warding off free radicals. There are many more health […]
Benefits of Ganoderma: Reishi Mushroom Tea
Ganoderma lucidum tea, or reishi mushroom tea, is a great way to incorporate the medicinal herb in to your diet and claim its health benefits for yourself. Not many people in the Western world are familiar with ganoderma, but in Eastern cultures such as China, it is considered a miracle herb. Ganoderma is somewhat bitter tasting, so it is not recommended that you add it directly to your food. It is a great idea, however, to add it to your tea or coffee and then use a natural sweetener such as honey to make the taste more palatable. How to make ganoderma lucidium tea If you want to make it to yourself, I recommend that you use pre-ground ganoderma rather than purchasing the home mushrooms yourself and trying to grind them.The mushrooms are very tough and course and difficult to grind, and you will save yourself much trouble and effort […]
Health Benefits of Ganoderma Extract
Ganoderma extract is taken from a mushroom, sometimes called reishi mushroom, that grows on wood. The extract enjoys extensive use in traditional Asian medicine, especially in China and Vietnam. In China it is sometimes called the “miracle herb” because of its extensive medicinal benefits to health. In Western culture, it is considered an alternative medicine but still maintains moderate popularity. It is frequently used by cancer and AIDS patients in the Western world as a way to stimulate the immune system, among other things. A look at the medicinal benefits of ganoderma extract Although mostly unapproved by the FDA for medicinal usage, it is nonetheless accepted folk remedy for many health problems. In China, the extract is held in high esteem and accepted as a treatment for health maladies ranging from cancer to high cholesterol. Let’s take a look at some of the purported health benefits of Ganoderma: antioxidant: ganoderma […]