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Ganoderma grows on logs or tree stumps. It has a shiny, hard, asymmetrical cap that ranges in color from yellow to black. The cap, spores, and mycelium are all used medicinally. Wild ganoderma is rare in Asia... ... continue Ganoderma in the informaworld: Reishi or Ling Zhi (Ganoderma lucidum) - Encyclopedia of DietaryGanoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom, Ling Zhi) has been an economically important species, particularly in the Far East countries (China, Japan, Korea, etc.), for over 4000 years. It is widely grown on a commercial scale and is commonly purchased for its medicinal and spiritual properties ... ... continue
Ganoderma in the Flora Health Herb & Supplement EncyclopediaReishi mushrooms, Ganoderma lucidum also known in China as Ling Chih, "mushroom of immortality" and "herb of spiritual potency" has been valued as a powerful medicinal mushroom for centuries. The stalked form of this species is believed to be the Ling Chih of the ancient Chinese. Reishi's active ingredients have proven significant anti-inflammatory and immune stimulating activity and also inhibit malignant tumor growth. Stavinovah and other researchers (1991, 1996) found Ganoderma lucidum to be a potent anti-inflammatory agent. Extracts of the fruiting body were active both orally and topically. The active compound was isolated and identified and found to be equivalent in anti-inflammatory activity to hydrocortisone without the typical side effects of steroids nor the gastropathy that is the major side effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin. Reishi's anti-inflammatory activity has potential applications in preventing the development of such diverse diseases as Alzheimer's disease and cardiovascular disease and reducing symptoms of allergies and liver conditions. According to Dr. James Duke in The Green Pharmacy, sixteenth-century Ming Dynasty texts say that Reishi mushroom "mends the heart". Dr. Albert Leung, a natural product pharmacist and author of the book, Better Health with (Mostly) Chinese Herbs and Food, recommends reishi for treating arrhythmia. Research shows that reishi mushroom acts as a heart tonic and improves blood flow to the heart, reduces coronary demand for oxygen and eases the chest pain of angina. One study of Chinese workers who climbed to over 15,000 feet in three days in Tibet demonstrated that reishi could significantly reduce altitude sickness symptoms. Reishi also contains substances that reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels ... ... continue Ganoderma/Reishi in NationMaster EncyclopaediaGanoderma lucidum The genus is divided into two sections - Section Ganoderma has a shiny cap surface (like Ganoderma lucidum) and Elfvingia has a dull cap surface, like Ganoderma applanatum ... ... continue
Ganoderma in Britannica EncyclopaediaA few mushrooms belong to the order Boletales, which bear pores in an easily detachable layer on the underside of the cap. The agarics and boletes include most of the forms known as mushrooms. Other groups of fungi, however, are considered to be mushrooms, at least by laymen. Among these are the hydnums or hedgehog mushrooms, which have teeth, spines, or warts on the undersurface of the cap (e.g., Dentinum repandum, Hydnum imbricatum) or at the ends of branches (e.g., Hydnum coralloides, Hericium caput-ursi). The polypores, shelf fungi, or bracket fungi (order Polyporales) have tubes under the cap as in the boletes, but they are not in an easily separable layer. Polypores usually grow on living or dead trees, sometimes as destructive pests. Many of them renew growth each year and thus produce annual growth layers by which their age can be estimated. Examples include the dryad’s saddle (Polyporus squamosus), the beefsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica), the sulfur fungus (Polyporus sulphureus), the artist’s fungus (Ganoderma applanatum), and species of the genera Fomes and Trametes ... ... continue Telomerase-Associated Apoptotic Events by Mushroom Ganoderma lucidum on Premalignant Human Urothelial Cellshe chemopreventive effects of Ganoderma lucidum was tested, using a tumorigenic transformable human urothelial cell (HUC-PC) model. These in vitro data show that G. lucidum can inhibit the viability and growth of HUC-PC. This could be explained by a concomitant induction of apoptosis and inhibition of telomerase activity. Significant exteriorization of phosphatidylserine was detected by Annexin-V on cell surface, and the cells subsequently lost membrane integrity for uptake of 7-amino-actinomycin D dye. Additionally, the levels of hydrogen peroxide and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) production of the apoptotic cells were significantly increased. The induction of apoptosis and suppression of telomerase activity help to explain the anti-HUC-PC growth properties; however, the induction of oxidative stress requires further study. This study strongly suggests that G. lucidum is a potential source of chemopreventive agents for bladder cancer based on its effectiveness in controlling the premalignant urothelial cell growth and carcinogen-induced transformation.ABSTRACT FROM AUTHORCopyright of Nutrition &Cancer is the property of Lawrence Erlbaum Associates and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. ... ... continue
Ganoderma in Britannica EncyclopaediaPolyporales: order of fungi ... continue
Ganoderma in the Encyclopedia.comGanoderma (family Ganodermataceae) A genus of fungi which form stipitate or sessile, bracket-like fruit bodies. Spores are brown. They are found on dead wood, or as parasites of living trees (e.g. G. applanatum causes heart rot in various trees) ... ... continue Ganoderma in the Answers.comGanoderma is the name of the fungus Ganoderma lucidum. It is also called the reishi mushroom or in Chineseling zhi. It is one of the most popular medicinal mushrooms in China, Japan, and the United States. Ganoderma is used in Japan and China to treat cancer and to stimulate the immune system after radiation or chemotherapy. It is also used to treat myasthenia gravis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), both autoimmune diseases. In Japan and China, ganoderma is also used to treat symptoms of viral diseases such as colds, influenza, canker sores, and hepatitis. Quite a few research studies on ganoderma extracts have been done at universities in Japan, China, and South Korea. Many of these are test-tube or animal studies. The results are not clear-cut, but they seem to indicate that at least in these non-human systems, ganoderma has an effect on the immune system, some anti-tumor properties, and some anti-viral activity. One group of researchers reported in 2002 that ganoderma appears to protect the liver from inflammation caused by infection. More recent research in Asian universities has investigated the effects of ganoderma on human cells or tissues. A recent study done in Taiwan indicates that ganoderma inhibits apoptosis (cell self-destruction) in human white blood cells. This finding may help to explain ganoderma's beneficial effects on the immune system ... ... continue Ganoderma in Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Ganoderma in the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionaryganoderma can be found at Merriam-WebsterUnabridged.com ... ... continue Ganoderma in the Wikipedia
Ganoderma are characterized by basidiocarps that are lignicolous, coriaceous, and either with or without a stem. The genus was named by Karsten in 1881. Members of the family Ganodermataceae were traditionally considered difficult to classify because of the lack of reliable morphological characteristics, the overabundance of synonyms, and the widespread misuse of names. Until recently, the genus was divided into two sections - Section Ganoderma with a shiny cap surface (like Ganoderma lucidum) and Elfvingia, with a dull cap surface, like Ganoderma applanatum. Phylogenetic analysis using sequence information derived from mitochondrial SSU rDNA, have helped to clarify our understanding of the relationships amongst Ganoderma species .... ... continue Ganoderma in the Wikipedia (Lingzhi)Língzhi is the name for one form of the mushroom Ganoderma lucidum, and its close relative Ganoderma tsugae, which grows in the northern Eastern Hemlock forests. These two species of bracket fungus have a worldwide distribution in both tropical and temperate geographical regions, including North and South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia, growing as a parasite or saprotroph on a wide variety of trees. Ganoderma lucidum enjoys special veneration in Asia, where it has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a herbal medicine for more than 4,000 years, making it one of the oldest mushrooms known to have been used in medicine. Similar species of Ganoderma have been found growing in the Amazon... The name Ganoderma is derived from the Greek ganos/γανος, while the specific epithet lucidum in Latin for "shining" and tsugae refers to being of the Hemlock (Tsuga). Another Japanese name is mannentake, meaning "10 000 year mushroom". Ganoderma lucidum is the only known source of a group of triterpenes, known as ganoderic acids, which have a molecular structure similar to steroid hormones ... ... continue Ganoderma in the Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicineby Tish Davidson Ganoderma grows on logs or tree stumps. It has a shiny, hard, asymmetrical cap that ranges in color from yellow to black. The cap, spores, and mycelium are all used medicinally. Wild ganoderma is rare in Asia. Ganoderma is considered one of the most important herbs in Asian healing. Its use extends to almost every system of the body. Not only is it believed to heal physical ailments, it is said to bring about a peaceful state of mind, and to increase spiritual potency energy for Taoists and other Asian spiritual seekers. Ganoderma has been used in China for over 4,000 years. It is the primary shen tonic in Chinese herbalism. In a broad sense, it is used to help a person adapt both physically and mentally to the world. It is used to strengthen and calm the nerves, improve memory, and prevent or delay senility ... Scientific research shows that compounds found in ganoderma do lower blood sugar and also interfere with the clotting of blood platelets. This reduction in clotting may account for ganoderma's effectiveness against stroke and atherosclerosis. Ganoderma is also used to treat a variety of other diseases. These uses are generally backed up by little or no scientific evidence ... ... continue |
Ganoderma is the name of the fungus Ganoderma lucidum. It is also called the reishi mushroom or in Chinese ling zhi. It is one of the most popular medicinal mushrooms in China, Japan, and the United States.
Ganoderma is the name of the fungus Ganoderma lucidum. It is also called the reishi mushroom or in Chinese ling zhi . It is one of the most popular medicinal mushrooms in China, Japan, and the United States.
Ganoderma is a genus of polypores which grow on wood and includes over 250 species, many from tropical regions. Because of their extensive use in traditional Asian medicines, and their potential in bioremediation, they are a very important genus economically. Ganoderma can be differentiated from other polypores because they have a double walled basidiospore.