Chinese Medicine: Reishi

I came across an article today about Reishi at LongevityHerbs.com. I think this would work along side my previous post about some Gotu Kola product that Sean is currently using. This one is a mushroom that is supposed to be one of the most widely-used herbal remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine, leave it to the Chinese to use fungus to cure something, they come up with some of the funkiest remedies that actually work and no one else (well…outside of China) would think of using them. This is why they’re ahead of us, take a lesson Bush.

Reishi has anti-inflammatory properties which help it to positively effect ones respiratory system. It’s supposed to be great for allergies, bronchitis and reducing blood pressure issues in relation to hypertension. Now, I’m not a doctor, I’m not someone that follows medicine and I could care less about what’s in an aspirin, I just know it stops my head from hurting. Karen, however, if it’s written in some medical diary or could be found through Google – she can more than likely diagnose anything you throw her way.

A quick note that I found interesting on the products description:

Much attention is paid to reishi’s high concentration of polysaccharides, which are linked to aiding cancer remission; acting as hypoglycemic agents; and strengthening the immune system. Reishi also scavenges free radicals, which retard aging and promote general healthfulness on a systemic, cellular level. Finally, it is known to protect the liver and help instill calmness.

I would assume that anyone who is dealing with the above conditions (personally or family oriented) may find this “herb of good fortune” to be of some help to them.