Botanical Index No. 864

Reishi

ganoderma lucidum

Medicinal Actions

Analysis pending research update.

Primary Conditions Treated

Allergy Altitude Sickness Anorexia Asthma Atherosclerosis Bacteria Bronchosis Cachexia Cancer Chemotherapy Convulsion Cough Debility Dyspepsia Fatigue Hemorrhoid Hepatosis High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol High Triglycerides HIV Hyperglycemia Immunodepression Inflammation Insomnia Low Blood Pressure Nervousness Neurasthenia Pain Respirosis Stress Tumor Vertigo Virus

General Dosage

3–6 capsules/day; 1.5–9 dry mushroom/day; 1–1.5 g powdered mushroom; 1 ml tincture.

Safety & Contraindications

Class 1. After 3–6 months consumption, rare individuals report bloody stools. Dizziness, dryness of mouth, throat and nasal area, epistaxis, itchiness, stomach upset. Do not mix with other antiaggregants. Pregnant and lactating women should take only on advice of health practitioner. Rarely used with children, yet of low toxicity. May cause allergy.

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