Saturday, June 4, 2016

Natural Products for Cancer Prevention/Management (22), Reishi mushroom

Ganoderma lucidum
Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi mushroom) is a group of mushrooms extensively used in traditional Chinese medicines.  Its Chinese name, Ling Zhi, means spiritual/wonderful plant.  Reishi mushrooms contain many bioactive compounds, such as triterpenoids and polysaccharides.  They are being studied for many different therapeutic purposes including immunomodulation, antioxidant, and anticancer effects.  Some studies showed that ganoderma lucidum suppressed cell adhesion and cell migration of breast and prostate cancer cells and may have potential anticancer effect. 

© Jiajiu Shaw, 2016

Disclaimer: This blog is written solely for informational purposes. It does not constitute the practice of any medical, nursing or other medical professional health care advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All contents posted are extracted from the book I am writing, "IS CANCER IN US", to be published in about two months.

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