Organo Gold Mycelium Ganoderma Lucidum
ORGANO’s organic Ganoderma powder contains more than 99% open spores in comparison to other companies’ methods of harvesting spores using plastic bags.
Ganoderma mushrooms have extremely delicate spores. They are only available in their natural cycle and can be collected using brushes. Their fine powder is similar to baby powder.
What is Ganoderma Lucidum?
Ganoderma lucidum, known in Chinese culture as Reishi or Lingzhi and used to promote wellness, vitality and immunity in humans, has been part of traditional Asian medicines for many years.
Ganoderma is a mushroom that is commonly used in modern medicine. It acts as a stimulant, as well as an immune booster, due to the anti-inflammatory antiviral antioxidant properties. This mushroom can also directly stimulate the activity of human natural killer cells, thereby increasing and stimulating their levels.
Ganoderma is also known to have anti-depressant and analgesic properties. It has been used to treat hepatitis, pneumonia, and other infectious diseases. It also acts as an immune modulator and has been used in treating fibromyalgia.
Reishi mushrooms, which are part of the Ganodermataceae (basidiomycetes) family, have been used by Traditional Chinese Medicines for centuries to improve health and longevity. Research studies have demonstrated that Reishi extract contains various bioactive components, including polysaccharides, triterpenes and proteins with various biological activities including anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and diabetes treatment1. Studies indicate that Ganoderic Acid A could exert a variety of biological activities, including anti-inflammatory and diabetes treatments1.
Reishi mushrooms are a key component of many natural products available worldwide, particularly those manufactured and distributed in Japan, China and Korea. Reishi is widely used in skincare, food and traditional medicine. It also appears in supplements and dietary drinks in North America.
Reishi, an immune stimulant, is composed of more than 100 oxygenated triterpenes. It has been studied to see if it can boost immunity by stimulating natural killer cells. Reishi also has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing properties; plus it reduces oxidative stress in livers. Reishi can also protect against radiation and chemotherapy inflicted toxicity.
How is Ganoderma Lucidum cultivated?
Ganoderma “lucidum”, also known as “red” reishi, is one species among many that are referred to by this name. This bracket fungus or shelf fungus has an attractive reddish color. It can reach up to 40 inches in length, width, and thickness. This adaptogenic fungus is cultivated to provide healing benefits. There are over 400 species in Ganoderma, a vast genus. Among them, applanatum and Lucidum are the most popular.
Ganoderma – also known as Reishi or Ganoderma by East Asian cultures – is a polypore fungal species that belongs to the Polyporales family of basidiomycota. It has long been cultivated to enhance immunity and improve health. Reishi can help reduce stress and extend life expectancy, as well as increase sexual vigilance. This reishi formula combines the powder, capsules, and extract forms.
The purpose of this study was to determine the optimal growth parameters for G. Lucidum using potato-dextrose-agar (PDA), plates and slants. Our results showed that mycelial proliferation increased as the incubation temperature increased until it reached 30degC, whereupon a peak was reached and then decreased over time.
Worldwide, medicinal mushrooms are valued for their positive effects on health. Ganoderma, also known as the king of medicinal mushroom, is a variety that has been highly valued for many years.
Reishi is used in Chinese medicine to treat hypertension, insomnia, and other conditions. The fungus contains active substances like triterpenes or polysaccharides, which may contribute to the medicinal qualities.
Reishi mushrooms thrive best on hardwood trees like oak, birch, beech and alder trees but can also be found growing wild along hedges and parkwaysides. Reishi has been used as medicine for over 4000 years as it is recognized for its health-strengthening, anti-inflammatory and immune-supportive qualities as well as being rich in minerals such as iron potassium and zinc.
Why is Ganoderma Lucidum a good thing?
Ganoderma Lucidum’s immune-enhancing and anti-oxidant properties are well known, especially for its polysaccharide alpha-glucans. This powerful medicinal plant also helps protect against free radicals.
Maca is a powerful adaptogen. It provides balance and support for times of stress. Thanks to its abundance beta-glucans. These enhance immune function while encouraging circulation health.
Reishi or Rei-sheng as it is more commonly called in Japan, is widely believed possess anti-inflammatory qualities and aid mental, physical, and mental endurance. It relieves fatigue and depression and increases energy while improving sleep quality.
Ganoderma can help lower cholesterol due to its rich supply of polysaccharides that contain triterpenes.
G. lucidum extracts in both form (ethanolic and water-soluble) contain many of the same beneficial components that water-soluble extracts do; however, due to an inability of ethanolic extraction to separate triterpenes and polysaccharides from one another for maximum effectiveness it is wise to take both forms together for maximum benefits.
Studies have shown G.lucidum can inhibit the differentiation of adipocytes, produce hypoglycaemic actions, and promote immune functions to increase resistance to disease. Reishi contains polysaccharides which have also shown efficacy in this regard.
Ganoderma lumidum is unique due to the growing conditions. One kilogram of product must be harvested from 1,000kg worth of spores to make one kg! Furthermore, collecting the spores without breaking them requires special techniques. It is therefore one of most expensive supplements in the market. ORGANO has perfected the process to allow you to reap all of its benefits via our supplements.
What is the best way to take Ganoderma Lucidum?
We recommend water-soluble Ganoderma Lucidum extracts to maximize its benefits. While less concentrated than the ethanolic extracts they maintain more of their beneficial compounds, and are easier for you to digest.
Our water-soluble Reishi Extract combines three components: spores (which support immune health), mycelium (which connects them together) and the lucidum-cap to create a powerful blend with unique health benefits. Each part is unique and offers health benefits. For instance, spores provide high concentrations in antioxidants to support immunity while mycelium forms a network that connects cells and has antibacterial antifungal and even antiviral properties.
Reishi mushrooms are available in many forms. Some people use them directly in their cooking while others take powdered supplements or capsules containing the mushroom. It has been demonstrated to help treat many different conditions ranging from cancer and high blood pressure to arthritis and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Reishi is known to boost energy, lower cholesterol and protect the heart from damage. Its anti-depressant and anti-anxiety properties have also been studied. Reishi polysaccharides have immunostimulatory qualities as they promote the proliferation of T and b lymphocytes, splenic mononuclear cells (SMC), natural killer cells (NK) and dendritic cell – providing many health benefits.
Organo Gold has a natural method of mushroom cultivation that produces more Ganoderma Spores, which are then used to make its Poudre de spores Ganoderma. These mushrooms are much rarer than those that were grown in plastic bags. Our Ganoderma, which resemble fine rice flour, can be harvested only during their natural lifecycle and cannot reproduced by artificial means. One kilogram of our prized Reishi mushroom powder is made from 1,000kg of this special spore-powder!
