More about the seal wax fungus (ganoderma lucidum)

Almost every week, people who want to recover or maintain their health come across new products with different effects attributed to them by their manufacturers. It is therefore not easy to find one’s way around the many products.

Ganoderma lucidum is a valuable medicinal fungus whose beneficial physiological effects have been recognised by traditional medicine in the Far East for thousands of years. It was not until the 20th century that this medicinal fungus, which was used for a long time only in China, Japan or Korea, was discovered by Western medicine. Since the end of the last century, intensive research has been and is still being performed, with many of the results being positive.

This species grows primarily in the hot, humid regions of Asia, but has also been found to be a highly cultivable species, which has also helped it to spread widely and grow in popularity.

About the medical use of ganoderma lucidum

Thanks to the medical research mentioned above, we have learned about the biologically active substances in ganoderma lucidum that can play a role in maintaining a healthy balance in the body and preventing disease. Let us now look at the most important of these.

The polysaccharides, which are abundant in the fungus, may be mainly responsible for the immune-boosting effect. Nucleotides, in particular adenosine, may be involved in improving blood circulation and preventing blood clots. Compounds belonging to the terpenoids of ganoderma lucidum may help to prevent the development of inflammation and to alleviate allergic reactions. And amino acids and proteins with structures similar to immunoglobulins can effectively fight against foreign substances, bacteria and viruses that enter the body.

From all this, we can conclude, as medical science has already done, that ganoderma lucidum can help us prevent and treat diseases mainly through its general immune-boosting and immune-supporting effects and by maintaining a healthy balance in the body. On this basis, let us look at some of the possible therapeutic effects that have already been confirmed by medical research.

1. It may have immune-boosting effects

Strengthening the immune system is the best way to prevent the development of diseases and to fight them effectively. Ganoderma lucidum can help to increase the production of the necessary immunoglobulins and the activation of immune effector cells.

The overall strengthening of the immune system is also very important because a person with a strengthened immune system can defend himself more effectively against a wide range of diseases. Many diseases can be very debilitating, especially cancer and the treatments that go with it. If we regularly support our immune system, the general well-being of patients in similar situations can be much improved.

2. It may have antiviral and antibacterial effectst

Research has pointed to the potential antiviral and antibacterial effects of the fungus.

3. It may have cardiovascular supportive effects

Positive effects on blood circulation may be mainly through optimising blood pressure, lowering harmful cholesterol levels and increasing the resistance of blood vessels.

4. It may have antidiabetic effects

Several clinical trials have confirmed that ganoderma fungus can also stabilise blood sugar levels.

5. It may have a liver-protective effect

Ganoderma lucidum may also have beneficial effects on liver function by acting as an antioxidant and free radical scavenger and by increasing protein synthesis in liver cells.

The medicinal fungus is not usually consumed on its own, but is usually mixed into some other product, such as ganoderma coffee, which is a very popular product type due to the large number of coffee consumers.

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