Wellness & Staying Healthy

Ganoderma Lucidum Health Benefits

You may have eaten a few mushrooms on your pizza but these well prize mushrooms sit in a class of their own,I am talking about the king of herbs ganoderma Lucidum mushroom. In today's blog you will these facts about the ganoderma mushroom:

What is the ganoderma mushroom and its history

The Health benefits of ganoderma

How can you use ganoderma for you health

Side effects of ganoderma

So let's get to it.....

What is Ganoderma Lucidum & History?

Ganoderma lucidum, commonly known as Reishi mushroom, is a popular medicinal mushroom that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for the prevention and treatment of a variety of diseases for centuries. Now, that we have some understanding about this mushroom lets move on to some health benefits.

Ganoderma Health Benefits

So you maybe asking yourself what health benefits could this crazy looking mushroom have. Ganoderma has been know to help with skin disorders to other types of diseases, so let's take a look at a few below on these image charts.

Now, that you know the good side of ganoderma you also need to look at the possible side effects of the reishi mushroom known as ganoderma.

Possible Side Effects Of Using Ganoderma

Although using ganoderma may work well for some people it can have some harmful or unpleasant side effects for others. It is important that you check with your doctor or nutritionist when taking any supplements period. It is also important to find out where you getting your supplements from ,the quality, and dosage on how to use them if you are clear to go. So let's move on and find out about these side effects and keep in mind to do your own research as well knowledge is power.

Reishi mushroom extract is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth appropriately for up to one year.

Reishi mushroom is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth in a powdered form for more than one month. Use of powdered reishi mushroom has been associated with toxic effects on the liver.

Reishi mushroom can also cause other side effects including dryness of the mouth, throat, and nasal area along with itchiness, stomach upset, nosebleed, and bloody stools. Drinking reishi wine can cause a rash. Breathing in reishi spores can trigger allergies.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking reishi mushroom if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Bleeding disorder: High doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding in some people with certain bleeding disorders.

Low blood pressure: Reishi mushroom seems to be able to lower blood pressure. There is a concern that it might make low blood pressure worse and could interfere with treatment. If your blood pressure is too low, it is best to avoid reishi mushroom.

A clotting disorder called thrombocytopenia: High doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding in people with thrombocytopenia. If you have this condition, do not use reishi mushroom.

Surgery: High doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding in some people if used before or during surgery. Stop using reishi mushroom at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Now that you are aware of the pros and cons of using ganoderma lets move on to how you can use ganoderma.

Ganoderma Uses:

Ganoderma has been used in a lot of products such as skin care creams,soaps,toothpaste, coffee,teas,drinks and more. It can be found in pill form or powder for supplement use, just make sure that you are cleared by the doc with the ok to take this supplement.

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