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GlossaryReishi (Ganoderma lucidum)

medicinal mushroom used in traditional Chinese medicine

Reishi, also known as Ganoderma lucidum, is a type of medicinal mushroom that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. It is renowned for its potential health benefits, including boosting the immune system, reducing stress, and improving sleep. Reishi contains bioactive compounds like polysaccharides and triterpenoids, which are believed to contribute to its therapeutic effects.

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research The Effects of a Powder of the Fruiting Body of Commercial Lingzhi or Reishi Medicinal Mushroom Ganoderma Lucidum on Hypercholesterolemic Rat Skin, Applied With a Topical Application of Benzo(a)pyrene

1 citations , January 2010 in “International journal of medicinal mushrooms”

Ganoderma lucidum powder may help prevent skin cancer and lower cholesterol.

research Effects of Ganoderma Lucidum Extract and Ganoderic Acid A on Hair Loss Prevention

August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Ganoderma lucidum extract and its component, ganoderic acid A, may effectively prevent hair loss.

research Ganoderma: The Wild Mushroom with Wonderful Health Benefits

2 citations , March 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry”

The Ganoderma mushroom has many health benefits, including anti-cancer properties.

research Bioactive Metabolites of Ganoderma Lucidum: Factors, Mechanism, and Broad Spectrum Therapeutic Potential

36 citations , April 2019 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine”

Ganoderma lucidum, a medicinal mushroom, contains compounds that have potential health benefits like fighting cancer, boosting immunity, and treating various diseases.

research Anti-Androgenic Activities of Ganoderma Lucidum

70 citations , July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology”

Ganoderma lucidum, a type of mushroom, may help treat enlarged prostate by blocking testosterone conversion.

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