About Ganoderma Mushrooms

Ganoderma mushrooms are red, white and yellow in color, making them one of the most brightly colored of all mushrooms species. It is prized for its many health uses, including its antioxidant properties. It is also used to lower blood pressure and as an anti-inflammatory, and has been studied as a potential cancer treatment. Some people also believe that the ganoderma mushroom is an aphrodisiac.

Geography

People in Japan, North America, Korea and China cultivate the ganoderma mushrooms for commercial sales.

History

In China, the ganoderma mushroom has been taken for at least 2,000 years to treat various ailments, including insomnia.

Identification

Ganoderma mushrooms are also known as reishi and sometimes as red reishi.

Uses

Chinese uses for the mushroom include analgesic use and use as a muscle relaxant. Other patients use it to alleviate their anxiety. The mushroom is often powdered when used medicinally.

Considerations

Studies in Japan have found tea made from the mushroom, generally called reiki tea, has the potential to shrink cancerous tumors.