Biomedical Properties Of Ganoderma Lucidium | Reishi Mushroom Bio Properties | Properties Of Ganoderma Mushroom
Ganoderma lucidum is an edible medicinal mushroom known as “Lingzhi” in China and “Reishi or Manetake” in Japan. It is a highly prized vitality-enhancing herb for > 2000 years. G. lucidum polysaccharide (GLPS) has been identified as one of the major bioactive components and developed into a drug named “Ji 731 Injection” in China since 1973.
From a medicinal point
of view, the important compounds found in Ganoderma lucidum mainly consisted of
polysaccharides (Beta -D-glucans), sterols (particularly ergosterol), triterpenes
(ganoderic acids), glycosides, riboflavin, ascorbic acid and amino acids.
Ganoderma Lucidium promotes
health and longevity, lowers the risk of cancer and heart disease and boosts
the immune system
Immunosuppressive
effects by Ganoderma components have also been observed. The therapeutic
effects of Ganoderma, such as anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects, have
been associated with its immunomodulating effects.
