GANODERMA AND HEART
By Dr. S. RANJAN, M.D, D.M. (Cardiology)

Reishi or Ganoderma Lucidum is a very powerful herb and it has been used for more than 5,000 years for its medicinal effects. It has more than 200 active ingredients which makes it unique in its positive effect on health. The health benefits of Reishi are broad, virtually non toxic and absolutely safe.

Reishi has been used as a cardio tonic and bas many beneficial effects on the heart. The important effects on the heart are due to Triterpine Compounds. The following effects are documented by researches and the following is a comprehensive summary of effects of Reishi on the heart.

Anti-oxidant effect: Reishi being a powerful anti-oxidant helps to scavenge the free radicals which are injurious to cells. Antioxidants are helpful in retarding the progression of atherosclerosis and reduce the CO1version of LDL to atherogenic LDL. Consumption of Reishi can help in the prevention of heart diseases, especially heart attacks by its powerful antioxidant effects. Reishi has been proved to reduce cholesterol levels. 

ANTI PLATELET EFFECT: Reishi contains Adenosine and Guanosm which are platelet inhibitors. This action is due to the activation of phospholipase. This anti platelet effect prevents clot formation regularizes blood flow in the blood vessels, especially in the microcirculation there by preventing heart attack

ACE INHIBITION: Lanostane triterpines with ACE inhibiting effects have been identified in Ganoderma. Ganoderic acid F exhibited the highest effect. This effect lowers and normalizes the blood pressure and helps to reduce the load on the heart and improve pumping function, especially in a failing heart. Reishi balances the blood pressure and helps to maintain blood pressure within normal limits.

Vasodilator effect Adenosine is a powerful vasodilator and it improves the blood supply and oxygen delivery to various organs. By improving the oxygen supply to the heart Reishi is useful in Coronary artery disease and helps to overcome angina.

All the organs and tissues in our body require adequate blood supply for their function .Reishi regularizes blood flow in both macro and micro circulation by its vasodilator and anti-platelet effect. This has a very powerful effect in improving the organ functions especially in the old age. In old age the body function is critically dependent on the blood supply and Reishi helps in age related disorders by increasing the blood supply and oxygenation of cells and tissues.

The other effects of Reishi on the body, like balancing blood sugar, sleep function and helping to attain mental calmness also have positive effect on the heart. All the above mentioned effects of Reishi have a beneficial effect on the heart .Reishi not only helps the heart affected due to various diseases but also protects the heart.

I would say that:

ONE APPLE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR A WAY!

ONE ASPIRIN A DAY KEEPS THE HEART ATTACK AWAY!!
ONE REISHI POWDER A DAY KEEPS THE CARDIOLOGIST AWAY!!!