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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 flower or plant. Reishi mushrooms contain many bioactive compounds, such as triterpenoids and polysaccharides. They have been 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, 2017

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 wrote, "IS CANCER IN US", published recently.

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Ginseng

Ginseng has been widely used as a traditional Chinese medicine in treating a number of diseases and for increasing general health. It is generally divided into two types: Asian ginseng and American ginseng. They all contain a number of ginsenosides and polysaccharides; both are thought to be active ingredients for the biological effects of ginseng. Ginseng has been shown to lower the elevated levels of blood sugar in diabetic patients. It has also been shown to reduce cancer-related fatigue for cancer patients.

© Jiajiu Shaw, 2017

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 wrote, "IS CANCER IN US", published recently.