Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)Promote your longevity with an "Elixir."Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), which is called Ling Zhi in Chinese, Mannentake or Reishi in Japanese and Young Zhi in Korean, is one of the most famous medicinal mushrooms in the world. It has been used as the "Mushroom of Immortality" for thousands of years. During the last two decades, researchers have found various bioactive constituents which have a wide range of actions, including boosting immune function, specifically natural killer cells, macrophage and interferon, as well as anti-viral and anti-bacterial; cardiovascular support, lowering blood pressure and serum cholesterol and protecting the heart. Research also demonstrated possible usefulness for allergies, bronchitis, cancer, HIV, inflammation, liver and radiation protection.Bioactive constituentsBeta-glucan, Heteroglucan, proteoglycan, Triterpenoids, Steroids, Germanium, Triterpenes, NucleotidesBioactivities1.) Anti-tumor activity: Immune enhancement, Increasing IL-2, IL-6 and TNF-a production, Interferon-inducing activity, Inducing cancer cell apoptosis and Cytotoxic effect2.) Anti-HIV: Cytopathic effect, Inhibiting HIV-1 PR enzyme3.) Anti-hypertension: Inhibiting angiotensin-1 converting enzyme4.) Anti-diabetes: Adjusting insulin sensitivity5.) Anti-hyperlipemia: Inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis6.) Hepatoprotection: Lowering GOT and GPT, Improving chronic hepatitis7.) Anti-thrombogenicity: Inhibiting platelet aggregation8.) Anti-allergy: Inhibiting histamine release9.) Cardiovascular tonic: Increasing blood flow of coronary arteryReferences:(1) T. Mizuno et al, Nippon Nogeikagaku Kaishi, 58(9):871 (1984); 59(11):1143 (1985)., (2) T. Kikuchi et al, Chem. Pharm. Bull., 33:2624 & 2629 (1985); 34:3695, 4018 & 4030 (1986).,(3) A. Morigiwa et al, Chem. Pharm. Bull., 34(7):3025 (1986)., (4) Y. Kabir et al, J. Nutr. Sci. Vitaminol., 34:433 (1988)., (5) H. Kikino et al, Planta Medica, 4:339 (1985); 55:358 (1989)., (6) T. Mizuno et al, Food Review International, 11(1), 151 (1995)., (7) M. Hattori, Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on Ganoderma lucidum in Japan, 128 (1997)., (8) W.B. Stavinoha, Proceedings of the 1st International Sympoium on Ganoderma lucidum in Japan, 99 (1997)., (9) H.W. Kim et al, International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 1(2):121 (1999)., (10) R.Y. Chen et al, International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 1(2):147 (1999)., (11) Q.H. Zheng et al, International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 1(3): 207 (1999).

Reishi - King of Health Foods

What is Reishi?

Diseases in many countries have been cured by herbs, minerals and so on for thousands of years. India has its own ancient and highly sophisticated indigenous medical system as also do China and Japan .

The mushroom known as 'Reishi' in Japanese, 'Lingzhi' in Chinese, ranks amongst the few highly prized herbs in the world. Botanically it is known as Ganoderma Lucidum. There are 38,000 varieties of mushrooms in the world. These constitute a higher order organism in the world of fungus. Of these only 2000 varieties of mushrooms are edible. Only 200 or so mushrooms possess medicinal properties. From amongst these, six varieties of red Ganoderma or Reishi, possess the power to heal and prevent diseases. It is classified as the supreme amongst herbs by the Chinese pharmacopoeia in use for five thousand years. Emperors have considered Reishi to be the herb granting immortality. It is more highly esteemed than Ginseng which is unable to detoxify cells.

There now exists 30 years of substantial modern scientific research conducted in Japan, Taiwan, China, USA, Canada, Poland and elsewhere, in vivo and in vitro substantiating its efficacy. Reports, results and findings may be found in prestigious medical research journals and are also available on the net. These may be accessed through various search engines.

It is efficacious for the prevention of various diseases and is suitable for daily use as a health restorative with medical properties, having been acknowledged as such throughout the world. It is an excellent herb which enables the body to heal itself. The Food & Drug Administration, FDA , USA , has categorised Reishi as a nutraceutical or a 'food & dietary supplement'. In India it is now officially categorised as an ayurvedic proprietary medicine or one which may be purchased over the counter without a prescription.

Reishi is the best solution for all health problems.

The introduction of Reishi in India has created a distinct paradigm shift in the concept of health management. Medical systems may be classified under three types viz. 1.

Like cures like -- homeopathy; 2. Unlike cures like -- ayurveda etc.; 3. Supression

of symptoms and annihilation -- modern medicine:- in which drugs attempt

to perform isolated body functions.

The fourth approach is the holistic approach of Reishi. It is a simplified approach in that the cause of disease is reduced to the fundamental parameters of the existence of toxins in the body and an imbalance in its various systems. This is in accordance with the basic principles of Ayurveda. Through the use of Reishi normal bodily functions are activated and restored. Thus an individual is empowered to take care of one's ownself inexpensively without having to take recourse to doctors and expensive and complex medical procedures.

A new term has been coined to describe its properties: Adaptogen. This term was coined in the 1940s and refers to a substance which is non-toxic, non-site specific, and has a balancing and normalizing effect on the body in various ways.

It is now commonly known that what we eat and drink do not necessarily supply us with all the required vitamins, minerals, trace elements and other compounds required for a balanced,active and disease free life. On the contrary, chemicals are now being added to foods and drinks. In fact, an entirely new genera of synthetically created drinks with various brand names have flooded the market. Their long term effects on growing children as also adults has not been properly studied. Moreover, the vitamins and food supplements available in India are chemically manufactured using hot processing rather than cold processing. These do not necessarily have a salubrious effect on the human body. Natural and cold processed food supplements as are currently available in the west are not available in India yet.

Under these circumstances, the availability of Reishi which works as a wonderful food supplement with medicinal properties is actually a blessing for our country. Reishi contains over 200 identified compounds and some 50 vitamins and trace elements necessary for the body.

Walter Lubeck, Rainbow Reiki Grandmaster based in Germany , repeatedly emphasises that people need to be made aware of the above.

The indiscriminate use of plastics for packaging foods and drinks has brought with it an additional problem. Research carried out in Europe in the previous two decades have conclusively proved that psuedo-oestrogen compounds leach out into foods and drinks in plastic containers in micro quantities, resulting in hormonal imbalances in men with disastrous consequences. The regular intake of Reishi not only flushes out these harmful compounds, simultaneously it stimulates the endocrine system to function normally.

Reishi is an unique nutrient which regulates the immune system of the human body increasing longevity.

Scanning is one of the principal actions of Reishi. Its active components are automatically guided to where they are required in any person.

Reishi penetrates human cells and expel the toxins accumulated in them, rejuvenating them. It flushes out the effects of various alleopathic medicines the person may have taken or might be continuing to take.

Reishi purifies the blood, makes it alkaline and increases its oxygen content. It increases the production of red and white blood corpuscles in the blood. Thus it enhances resistance to disease.

Reishi thus enables the human body, suffering from acute, chronic and terminal illnesses to effectively heal itself. The healthy are empowered to ward off diseases.

Reishi enables the body to take care of itself enabling it to identify and treat diseases of its own accord. This is so as the human body is its own best doctor. It automatically carries healing compounds to the required cells which are treated and restored to health. Thus individual organs and the entire system is healed over a period of time. It is not possible to cure overnight a disease which has been nurtured over the years!

Reishi is ideal during pregnancies & lactating mothers. Hormonal secretions are balanced controlling morning sickness, mood swings, cravings, imbalanced and insufficient diets &c associated with pregnancies. The foetus is provided the nourishment it requires for a healthy growth and delivery is facilitated. Lactating mothers are enabled to pass on the goodness of Reishi to their children ensuring a balanced growth. Post partum recovery is also facilitated in every way.

Reishi is a proven antidote to cancer. It relieves symptoms of insomnia. It is highly efficacious against allergies. It metabolises excess fats controlling obesity. It enables those underweight to revert to normal health.

Reishi is highly effective for treating Chemically Induced Diseases to which modern medicine has no answer. These are caused by pollution and foods and drinks -- synthetically flavoured drinks, chemically preserved foods, common sugar with high sulphur content, heavy metals, pesticides and chemical fertilisers.

Reishi counteracts Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, little understood by modern medicine. It is highly efficacious in treating liver problems particularly Hepatitis-B where the harmful virus are simply expelled by the body. It normalises both low and high blood pressure, inducing a sense of well-being, and is highly beneficial in all types of heart diseases.

Reishi is efficacious in rheumatism and joint pains. It is efficacious in the treatment of sciatica and other nerve related diseases.

The regular intake of Reishi also strengthens muscles, tissues and bones. People above 45 tend to accidentally pull muscles and suffer vertebral displacements, all of which may be prevented through the regular intake of Reishi.

Reishi should be taken half an hour before food. A daily intake of approx 1 gm of Vitamin C seems to facilitate its proper metabolisation and assimilation.

Active Ingredients of Reishi:

Reishi contains over 200 compounds known to be highly efficacious in health restoration and maintenance, in balanced and mutually supportive proportions.

Its active ingredients are:

1. High Molecular Weight Polysaccharides,

2. Triterpenoids 3. Organic Germanium, 4. Adenosine, 5. Ganoderic Essence, 6. Amino Acids, 7. Vitamins; 8. Minerals;

9. Proteins & Fibre; 10. Beta-glucan, 11. Heteroglucan; 12. Proteoglycan, 13. Nucleotides

'Polysaccharides cleanse and detoxify the body; organic germanium enhances Cellular activity; adenosine regulates cholesterol and fats and prevents platelet formations; triterpenoids function as builders whilst ganoderic essences act as regenerators and anti-oxi-dants.' - excerpted from Life Positive Nov 01 issue.

Its mycelium contains:

High levels of the RNA which disrupt viral diseases by inducing interferon production; Oleic Acid, an inhibitor of histamine release; Cyclo-octasulfur, a strong inhibitor of histamine release; LZ-8, an immuno-modu-lating protein which significantly reduces but doesn't entirely shut down antibody production.

The Uses of Reishi --

Respiratory System:

Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, Tuberculosis, Common Colds, Influenza; Cough, Inflammation

Nervous System:

Insomnia, Stress and tension; Chronic Fatigue, Excessive sleep, debility; Muscular dystrophy, Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s disease, Myasthenia Gravis; Paralysis of one side or both sides; Headaches, Toothaches; Cataract and glaucoma.

Circulatory System:

Hypertension -- high blood pressure; Hypotenstion -- low blood pressure; Coronary diseases; Arteriosclerosis, Arrhythmia, Stroke; Reduction of Cholesterol (LDL); Anaemia, Cold extremities.

Digestive System:

Gastroenteritis, ulcers, anal fissures & hemarrhoids; Hepatitis – general, B & C, liver necrosis & gallstones, Obesity and underweight; Diabetes; constipation.

Skin:

Ageing; ugly spots; Acne; Hair loss; Dermatitis.

Excretory System:

Nephritis, nephrosis, renal failure, including people on dialysis etc.

Endocrine System:

Stimulates it balancing hormone production thus retarding ageing.

Hormonal imbalances; Obesity; Underweight.

Reproductive System -- Ladies:

Irregular menstruation, Dysmenorrhoea; Improper ovulation; Uterine problems;

Pregnancy; Childbirth; Post partum recovery; Lactation; Menopause, etc.

Reproductive System -- Gents:

Erectile dysfunction, impotence etc.

Why is Reishi so special?

Wild Reishi is extremely rare. Only one or two Reishi mushrooms may be found on a hillside. Although the fruit body, mycelium and spores of wild Reishi are all efficacious in treating diseases, in the past large quantities of Reishi had to be used to derive minimal benefits. As it was impossible to cultivate it, it was available only to emperors. Tradition maintains that the first emperor of China, Shih Huang Ti, sent a fleet with 250 young men and 250 young ladies to Japan in search of the 'hero of longevity' -- Reishi.

The quality of wild Reishi is unpredictable. Only the fruit body can be harvested and that too, when the active ingredients have already diminished due to the vagaries of the weather, attack by insects and so on. Wild Reishi does not contain the potency of fresh mushrooms. On maturing the fruit body is hardened by fibers. This makes it more difficult for the body to extract and digest the active ingredients. Its spores are microscopic, similar in size to bacteria. They are protected by two layers of hardened cell walls. These cell walls trap the active ingredients inside and are indigestible. Moreover, when buying wild Reishi, expertise is required in order not to confuse Reishi with the hundreds of other mushrooms, some of which are poisonous.

Reishi was earlier classified by color into 6 types: Red, Green, White, Black, Yellow, Purple. In 1972, researchers at Kyoto University in Japan successfully cultivated Reishi in the laboratory for the first time using 'spore separation'. From a single species, Ganoderma Lucidum -- Red Reishi -- all six colours could be grown by varying the temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide content, and the available nutrients. The six types of Reishi are thus shown to be one single species. Now 'tissue culture' has become the accepted norm as it ensures consistency of harvests.

Reishi belongs to the Polypore group. "Polypores, commonly known as bracket or shelf fungi, are conscpicuous mushrooms that grow off the sides of trees. On a walk through the forest one can commonly see many such bracket mushrooms."

"What is not readily visible to us however is the actual mushroom organism, or mycelium. Just as an apple is the fruit of an apple tree, so too is a mushroom the fruit body of a mycelial 'tree'. Mycelium is a network of threadlike filaments that originates from spores. The mycelium spreads throughout the nutrient base or substance, amassing nutrients as it grows. As long as environmental conditions are right, the mycelium will continue to grow and propagate until it exhausts the available nutrients."

"As long as nutrients are available, the mycelium can be considered perennial and will live for many years. At least once a year, mushrooms emerge from the mycelial network. As the reproductive organ of the fungus, mushrooms are the means by which spores are created and spread." -- excerpted from Reishi Mushroom : Herb of Spiritual Potency

and Medical Wonder, by Terry Willard, Sylvan Press, 1991.

An excellent article about Reishi appeared in Health Foods Business Jan 1992: "Rei-shi:

Ancient Medicine is Modern Hope" by Linda McGlasson, Assistant Editor. Life Positive, published from New Delhi, also carries an illuminating article on Reishi in its Nov 01 issue.

The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals & Herbs published by Reader's Digest carries an article on Reishi as also do various other modern self-help books on health. Clearly it has now been acclaimed as an excellent health restorative the world over.

Modern bio-engineering technology has succeeded Reishi has been available in health stores in Japan in making Reishi available to all. The quality of the mushrooms harvested can be carefully controlled by providing the best conditions and proper nutrients during cultivation. The harvesting and extraction processes can be timed at the precise stage when the mycelium contains the maximum amount of active ingredients.

Further investigations have discovered that the largest amount of active ingredients exist in the mycelium, and that the mycelium is more easily digested. Fresh mycelium is available, and there is no chance for mistaken identity. Without the obstacles of the fibers, the extraction is more complete and the extract is more digestible. Hence latest research on the medicinal properties of Reishi is being carried out on mycelial extracts.

Reishi in its pure and powdered form is now available as capsules. Moreover, toothpaste, coffee, soaps and so on are also being manufactured using Reishi. The use of capsules makes it possible to avoid its bitter taste and standardize dosage.

Reishi is being cultivated under strictly controlled organic conditions by DXN in Malaysia since 1993. After harvesting, it is immediately cold processed into powder, made into capsules and so on using ultra modern techniques, thus preserving its natural properties, certified both by local and international authorities. With a processing plant functioning in Pondicherry, India as of June 2002, an integrated organic cultivation cum processing plant is expected to be established shortly as well.

Reishi has been available in health stores in Japan and various countries in the west for nearly three decades now. People there, increasingly health conscious, are invariably turning to the wisdom of the east for better health management. It has now been accepted through the world as a remarkable health restorative.

The intelligent reader will be careful to check out various sources of information concerning Reishi. Research presentations by scientists constitute the only reliable source of knowledge. There are also a large number of sites which may be accessed. Some sample site are go.symmetry.com/reishi, herb.com/reishi, everperfect.com/reishi, canited.com/reishi, reishi.com, www.dxn.com.my, www.dxnindia.com.

Other sites may be found by entering Reishi, Lingzhi or Ganoderma as topics in various search engines such as google.com. For research conducted on any particular disease 'ganoderma in ..... [name of disease]' may be entered into a search topic.

An excellent and definitive work on Reishi is "Reishi Mushroom: Herb of spiritual potency and medical wonder", written by Dr. Terry Willard, Ph.D., Member of the Canadian Government's Expert Advisory Committee on Herbs and Botanical Preparations. Chinese treatises such as "Lingzhi and Health Vol. I-III" edited by Dr. Shiuh-Sheng Lee, Professor of Biochemistry at the National Yang Ming University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan, present the results of detailed study and research on Ganoderma Lucidum, Reishi's botanical name.

Reishi is currently being scientifically cultivated, processed and marketed by DXN Marketing SON. BHD, Wisma DXN, 213LebuhrayaSultan Abdul Halim, 05400 Alor Setar, Kedah DarulAman, Malaysia, Tel#s 604 7723388, 7726688, Fax 604-7721188. DXN's farm has been conferred the prestigious ISO 14001; its products have been conferred the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Certificate by the National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Govt of Malaysia whilst TGA has been awarded from Australia. ISO 9002 certification has also been awarded for the capsules, Further details may be had from Daehsan Trading (I) PvtLtd, No 1-A First Floor, B-Block, 113/114 Thiagaraja Rd, T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017, Tel 044 822 2403, Fax 044 8213538. E-mail . Its New Delhi office is located at 23A Najafgarh Rd., #1A, Moti Nagar, ND 110 015, Tel 011 519 2972

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. At what age can one start taking Reishi?

From conception until death.

2. Does it have any side effects?

It has no side effects whatsoever, only reactions. These are the body's language of communication indicative of the removal of toxins and are temporary. They indicate that regeneration is taking place within and are nothing to be afraid of.

3. What should do I do if an ailment reflection occurs?

Drink plenty of water and reduce your intake, but never stop taking capsules. Should you stop their intake, you will merely undo the gains achieved through the use of Reishi. It is best for you to bear these symptoms which will soon disappear.

4. Which diseases does it enable the body to heal itself from?

Reishi enables the body to heal itself of all diseases. It does not itself heal any disease. Hence it is not a medicine!

5. Should I stop all medicines and take only, this?

No, never. Reishi is not a medicine nor is it a substitute for medications. You need to continue your treatment simultaneously taking Reishi. Over a period of time you will find that the requirement of other drugs will diminishes Reishi strengthens the body and rejuvenates it.

6. Can it postpone or is it an alternative to surgery?

No. An acute condition is to be promptly treated nor is surgery to be postponed. Reishi treatment is permanent but special medical attention is mandatory for any acute or serious condition requiring immediate attention.

7. How can I trust that Reishi can help me?

This may be verified only through personal experience. You are adivsed to use it yourself. Thousands of patients have benefited from using it. Many personal testimonies may be referred to as well. It has no side effects whatsoever. Your body will respond to the product and you may experience a reaction from using it.

8. Is Reishi efficacious in all diseases?

Yes. It is the same body that produces all diseases. Reishi detoxifies and corrects imbalances in the system which is activated to heal itself.

9. I am healthy! Why should I take Reishi at all?

By regularly taking Reishi your immune system will be regulated reducing possibilities of contracting diseases. Although you may currently feel healthy any dormant disease may surface as your immunity goes down. A minimum maintenance dose of 1 pair of capsules per day ensures that normal metabolic processes continue unhampered.

MARKETING PLAN -- for the welfare of all; for the happiness of all.

Concept: One Membership - One World - One Market.

By engaging in this plan you can not only earn money and improve your health, but you accumulate punya or merit by helping others. It also prepares you for the attainment enlightenment. Thus you are able to fulfill the Four Aims of Life viz. Artha or Right Livelihood; Kama-Swastha, Vitality and good health; Dharma, Social responsibilities;

& Moksha, Liberation. It is integral to Bodhisattva Activity.

Life Subscription: Rs. 425.00;

Starter Kit with 2 x 30 capsules costs Rs. 850.00;

Executive Business Kit containing 2 x 90 capsules costs Rs. 1680.00;

both inclusive of subscription. Simultaneously you will need to purchase two booklets titled Ganoderma & Ganotherapy which explain the basics of Reishi, its dosage, reactions etc. Capsules cost Rs.14/- per pair which is less than half the international price. Rs. stands for Indian Rupees which are currently equivalent to approx Rs 49 to the US$.

There exists absolutely no compulsion whatsoever for a member to further the chain. It is however noticed that once a member starts to derive benefit from Reishi, one automatically introduces one's family and friends to it. Thus the chain grows of its own accord!

Status: No demotion ever.

Income: As distributor: 1. Retail profit -- As a Distributor : 20-25% on MRP

2. Bonus -- On accumulated Group PV 6% to 25% per month.

The following is illustrative of bonus calculations:

Each Distributor must aggregate a minimum of 690 PV, Point Value, per month to qualify for bonus. PV is approx half the distributor price. New Distributors are urged to sponsor 4 new Distributors every month for the first four months after enrolling. Thus one will benefit from the cascade effect of networking. The key to success lies in honesty, integrity, dedication, hard work and ethical behaviour.

Details of the marketing plan may be had from www.dxnindia.com.

Medical expertise is not at all required to market Reishi. You will need to be trained at seminars. Please attend them regularly in Chennai, New Delni or through your local organisers. Once you are convinced of the value of Reishi through personal study, use and attendance of seminars, you will yourself want to introduce your family, relatives and friends to this excellent product. You are encouraged to bring them to attend these seminars as well.

A few prominent members are 1. Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, Tel 06344 22430, DXN Membership # 9094431; 2. Bokaro Buddha Vihar Committe, Bokaro, Tel 46951, # 9094430; 3. Karma International Buddhist Institute, New Delhi, #9313345; 3b. Ven. Dinchhen Rinpochhe, Mungpoo, Darjeeling, WB, Tel 03552 66222, #9075102; 4. Ven. Khaenpo Rigdzin Rinpoche, Nyingma Institute, Gangtok, Sikkim, Tel 25077, # 9094429; 5. Ven. Dr. Gnana Ratana, Sankissa, Farrukabad, UP # 9125261; 6. Mr. Nathaniel, Deacon, St. Mary's Church, Jamalpur, Tel 06344 42029, # 9094427; 7. Wife of DIG, Munger, Tel 43266, # 9094425; 8. Sri Sunil Kumar, Acupressure therapist, Munger Tel, 21095, # 9094433; 9. Md. Tarique Anwar, Munger, Tel 22291, # 9075101; 10. Sri Birendra Kumar,Adv., Puranigunge, Munger, Tel 22291, # 9094422; 11. Sri Chandeshwari Sharma, Munger, Tel 22291, # 9094423; 12. Maya Traders, Munger Tel 20009, # 9094428; 13. Sri Pinku Poddar, CA, Munger Tel 21019, 22067, # 9125260; 14. Sri Sushil Kumar Khemka, S. Vastralaya, Munger Tel 22196, # 9097210; 15. Dr. Shankar Sharma, Homeopath, Munger, Tel 25404, # 9097210; 16. Sri Narendra Bhatia, Kamadon Spiritual Master, Tel 622 7292, New Delhi, # 9125262; 16. Brig HSD Singh (retd), Bathinda Tel 0164 271080, # 9137802; 17. Luiz C. R. DeAlmeida, New Delhi, Tel 463 8147, # 9125208; 18. Dr. Ms. Monika Sachadeva, MBBS, Acupuncturist, New Delhi, Tel 463 2228; 19. Sri Kailash Pd Soni, Stockist, Bhilai, Chattisgarh; 20. Dr. Kavita Barnwal, Munger Tel 06344 26721, 21. Prof. Ron Purser, San Francisco, CA; 22. Sri Bharat Thakur, Yoga Master, New Delhi 461 6688; 23. Mrs. Johari, Gurgaon.

This flier is being circulated wishing you health, prosperity and happiness by your distributor and friend: Shree Narayan Singh, DXN membership #9074427, 'Uddiyana', Dalip Mahal, Munger 811201, Bihar, India; Tel. 06344-22291 Fax 06344-21328, handy # 98107 58603, e-mail: and the entire Reishi DXN family. For further details, please contact him directly. Please quote this name & DXN membership # in all your interactions with the company.

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Weil, A. 1993. "Boost immunity with mushrooms." Natural Health, May-June, pp. 12-16.

Weil, A., 1997. "Miraculous mushrooms." Dr. Andrew Weil's Self Healing Newsletter, May, 1997.

Wiley, C. 1991. "The medicinal side of mushrooms." Vegetarian Times, March 1991.

Books on the

Medicinal Properties of Mushrooms

Hobbs, C., 1995. Medicinal Mushrooms: an Exploration of Tradition, Healing and Cultures. Interweave Press.

Jones, K., 1997. Cordyceps: Tonic Food of Ancient China. Sylvan Press.

Jones, K., 1995. Shiitake: The Healing Mushroom. Healing Arts Press.

Stamets, P. 1993. Growing Gourmet & Medicinal Mushrooms. Ten Speed Press.

Stamets, P. 1999. MycoMedicinals®: an Informational Booklet on Medicinal Mushrooms. MycoMedia® Publications.

Willard, T., 1995. Reishi Mushroom: Herb of Spiritual Potency and Medical Wonder. Sylvan Press.

Journals and Notable Proceedings

on the Medicinal Properties of Mushrooms

"Ganoderma: Systematics, Phytopathology and Pharmacology" ed. by P.K. Buchannan, R.S. Hseu, and J.M. Moncalvo. Proceedings of Contributed Symposia 59,B 5th International Mycological Congress, Vancouver, August 14-21, 1994.

"Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products" ed. by S.T. Chang, J.A. Buswell, and S. Chiu. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products, August 23-26, 1993, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

"Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products" ed. by D.J. Royse. Proceedings of the Second International Conference, University Park, Pennsylvania, June 9-12, 1996.

"Mushrooms: The Versatile Fungus-Food and Medicinal Properties" ed. by T. Mizuno in Food Reviews International vol. 11, no. 1., 1995. Marcel Dekker, Monticello, New York.

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Super Reishi Essence: Broken Spores of Ganoderma Lucidum. Prescribed by Chinese doctors for deficiency fatigue, neurasthenia, insomnia, tuberculosis, hepatocirrhosis, bronchial cough in elderly persons and carcinoma / cancer. May speed T lymph cell transformation, enhance phagocytosis of macrophage and increase white blood cell, promote serum agglutination, raise activation of glutathione peroxidase in blood, and inhibit metastatic tumor.

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Practical technologies in February Agriculture Don’t fail to buy a copy of the February issue of Agriculture magazine published by the Bulletin. This issue which is just off the press contains a lot of practical ideas for agri-people "seccontent" Take, for instance, the article by Tony Cooper on Aquaponics wherein nutrient wastes from fish raised in tanks are used to fertilize hydroponic production beds of vegetables and ornamentals via irrigation water.

Tony Cooper is a British national living in Angeles City who has been developing and testing aquaponic systems suitable for the Philippine climate.

Medicinal mushrooms being grown in the Philippines are also the subject of an article by Dr. Tricita Quimio of UP Los Banos. One of the mushrooms she cites is the Ganoderma, a medicinal mushroom which is actually a “hard polypore” that is now extensively studied abroad and now imported in the Philippines in processed form — Gano-coffee and Ganoexcel. Dr. Quimio says that some local growers have started to grow this polypore so we don’t need to process them. The dried fruits, she says, can be merely boiled in water and taken in as tea. The cultivation technology and “starters” and/or spawns are also available at UPLB, according to her.

Dr. Quimio adds that a recent report has indicated that Ganoderma can reduce side effects of chemo or radiation therapy such as fatigue, hair loss, loss of appetite and bone marrow suppression; and prolong survival by minimizing metastasis or cancer cell recurrence.

She adds that latest report on Ganoderma’s medicinal properties is that the spores have a reversing effect on nerve system degeneration as in Alzheimers and Parkinson’s disease. More research, specifically in Shanghai, China, is undergoing on this aspect.

When we attended the international fruit and vegetable fair in Xiamen City, Fujian, China last October, we saw a beautiful display of the Ganoderma at the show.