In Southeast Asia, the king of fruits is known as the durian fruit; however, how many of us have ever heard of the “king of mushrooms”?
Native to parts of China – including China, Korea and Japan, a type of fungi that grows outdoors known as Ganoderma lucidum is known as the “king of mushrooms”. It is known as Lingzhi mushroom by the Chinese and Reishi mushroom by the Japanese. It is also termed as the magical mushroom that offers longevity or immortality to those who consume it regularly.
Although it can be eaten raw, it is accompanied by an unpleasant taste which is why it’s often found in the form of supplement, tea or powder. According to traditional Chinese medicine, ganoderma mushrooms are adaptogens – which means they can help the body counteract any negative effects derived from stress. For example, inflammation, low energy, hormonal imbalance, increased cortisol levels and damaged blood cells are mostly caused by stress has on our bodies. There are many studies that support the health benefits that can be obtained from ganoderma mushroom.
The antioxidants found in ganoderma mushroom can strengthen the body’s defences against cancer, auto-immune disorders, allergies, infections and heart diseases. It is able to aid the body in fending off these ailments by boosting the body’s built-in immune system.
This magical mushroom works as an immune modulator. It helps to restore hormonal balance, bring the body back to a state of homeostasis and regulate the immune system, fight off tumours and cancerous cells.
Ganoderma mushroom also aids in lowering the amount of toxins and heavy metals that accumulate over time within the body. By reducing the toxins and heavy metals within the body, it also allows the body to experience improved energy levels, concentration, memory and quality of sleep.
Ultimately, one of the greatest benefits of ganoderma mushroom hands down is that it does not produce long-term side effects and is entirely non-toxic unlike pharmaceutical products. It is possible for a person to experience “healing crisis” as the body detoxifies itself, but there are no detrimental side effects to the body.
