Reishi Mushroom, "King of Herbs."
Reishi Mushroom has been used medicinally for thousands of years in areas of China and Japan. In Chinese medicine it is known as the "king of herbs" as it is believed to encourage vigor and long life. Ancient kings and emperors even drank reishi tea to increase wisdom and happiness. Reishi Mushroom has a strong antioxidant value and is believed to suppress tumor growth in people with cancer. Other medicinal qualities include building respiratory strength, improving immunity and blood flow to the heart. It has been used to treat arthritis, high cholesterol, and Alzheimer's. Today in the West, Reishi Mushroom is often made into elixirs and tonics that promise to promote vitality and longevity.
Researchers have also found that Reishi has been effective in liver cell regeneration and can reverse chemical-driven liver damage.
Reishi Mushrooms are phenomenal. Here's more on what they're about:
- Analgesic (pain relieving)
- Anti-Allergic
- Bronchitis preventative, inducing regeneration of bronchial epithelium
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antibacterial
- Antioxidant
- Antitumor
- Antiviral
- Lowers blood pressure
- Enhances bone marrow
...And so much more!
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