For thousands of years Ganoderma has been considered by the Chinese to be a high quality herbal medicine. The so-called „A-one Medicine‟ is the best medicine which does not have any side effects,

even after using it for a long time. It can improve one‟s constitution, increase the body‟s healing ability to help maintain a healthy body, and have a long life.

“The Outline Of Herbal Medicine” written by a very famous Chinese pharmacologist Dr Li Shin-Chen, classifies Ganodermas into six categories, by colour. They are Black Ganoderma, Purple Ganoderma, Blue Ganoderma, White Ganoderma, Yellow Ganoderma and Red Ganoderma.Successful CultivationWild Ganoderma is very rare and is difficult to collect. Even if someone finds it by chance, its effects are always lost because of aging. It becomes hard like leather. They may also be toxic. Since they are haphazardly collected, quality control is impossible.

In 1970, a technician of Kyoto University Foodstuff Scientific Research Institute. Mr. Yukio Naci, used, „Spore Separation Cultivation Method‟ to successfully cultivate Ganoderma. This method was introduced in the Republic of China in 1975. Since the climate, and soil conditions are ideal, this technique has been widely adopted.

Ganoderma has always been shrouded with a mysterious curtain for more than a thousand years. People only know „„Ganodermas can keep one young and give one a long life if taken continuously”,

but no one had ever scientifically investigated why it is so effective. Under the attentive research done by both Chinese and foreign scholars in recent years, and the cooperative analysis and clinical

experiments done by hospitals, colleges, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, its extensive efficacy has finally been discovered. It is a hemocatheresis, detoxicant, diuretic, liver protector, intestine

regulator, cardiotonic, blood pressure adjustor, a cold tonic, antitussive and expectorant, a tranquilliser and anti-tumour drug.

The Japanese medical field has confirmed that Ganoderma has positive efficacy. Physicians all over the world are concerned about high quality medicines. A new medical term „Adaptogen‟ has been coined to indicate the specific effects of Ganoderma. After long term research and experiments done by large Japanese hospitals and research institutes, Ganoderma‟s positive effects have been confirmed in every respect, especially its hemocatheresis effect i.e. improves blood circulation and cell quality. It allows the internal organs to function properly, improves a weak constitution, and enhances the immune system. It has an evident efficacy in treating diseases caused by poor

circulation. It is helpful in maintaining health and for a healthy appearance.

It may sound strange that Ganoderma has an inversive effect i.e. it can both raise and lower blood pressure. Actually, because Ganoderma can harmonize body functions, increasing the natural healing ability of the body, it can strengthen the immune system, especially for the middle aged.With Ganoderma, some people may experience reactions after beginning treatment. Some may have dizziness, weakness, or itching, or repeated defecation and urination. These are normal phenomena, 

them. Patients with diabetes may lose a large amount of sugar, patients with rheumatism may have temporary intense pain. These phenomena are purely the normal, functional, adjustments, within the body. It is nothing but the performance of its efficacy. According to one‟s personal constitution, the reactions will disappear in a few days. Since Ganoderma is a natural medicine, it can be used with other Western drugs. Not only are there no adverse effects, it can also reduce the side effects of Western drugs.

 Germanium (Ge): According to a research report by a Japanese doctor Dr Kazuhiko Asai, Ganoderma contains 800-2000 ppm of germanium. Germanium can promote blood circulation, can increase the oxygen absorbing capability of the body, can keep sufficient oxygen in the

blood, can improve metabolism, and prevent functional degeneration. Based on an analysis by the doctor, germanium is the major component of Ganoderma. The germanium contained in Ganoderma is 4 to 6 times that of ginseng. More on Organic Germanium

 Polysaccharides: Contained in varying quantities in the common mushroom, Japanese pharmacists and medicine manufacturers have extracted the polysaccharides from „Yun-Jong‟ which belongs to the same family as Ganoderma, and produced a medicine called P.S.K. This

medicine has been used in clinical practice for cancer immuno-therapy, and was proved effective, and approved by the Koseisho Health Dept., for insurance medicine. It is prescribed to cancer patients for prevention, malignancies, and metastasis. The polysaccharides can

increase antibody count which strengthens immunity. When the fact that Ganoderma contains great amounts of such components was first published in medical reports, the medical field paid much attention to it. Since artificial cultivation has succeeded, there is no need to worry

about the supply. The Japanese medical and pharmaceutical fields are all researching and manufacturing, and have put Ganoderma’s on the market as a health food.

1. Lowers cholesterol in the blood and the amount of free fat.

2. Reduces blood sugar level; to restore pancreas functions.

3. Lowers blood lipids and stabilizes red cell membrane.

4. Due to Ganoderma containing Adenosine, it can lower platelet aggregation, ease thrombi and prevent thrombogenesis.

5. Improves the function of the cortex of the adrenal glands to maintain endocrine balance.

6. Elevates the natural healing ability of the body, allows the body to establish a strong immune

system.

7. Prevents tissue cell degeneration.

8. Prevents senility, maintaining a youthful constitution

9. Lowers the side effects of antihypertensive drugs.

10. Prevents organ degeneration.

11. Prevents allergy caused by antigens, because it inhibits the histamine releasing mast cell.

12. Prevents and treats cancer and inhibits cancer cell metastasis… Normalizes to prevent tissue degeneration… Prevents sudden death of cancer patients caused by embolism… Inhibitsthrombogenesis and lyses thrombi on the wall of surrounding tissues and removes blockade of

cancer medication and increases these drugs‟ effectiveness… Relieves pain caused by cancer.

By Yukio Naoi of Kyoto University Foodstuff Scientific Institute… “Is Ganoderma really a universal medicine? Let‟s not talk about the diseases prevalent in history, but of modern diseases. In order to

find the answer we have investigated its functions over and again for thirteen years. Satisfactory results have been obtained. The first issue is whether Ganoderma can be effective on all kinds of

diseases. Our reply is „Yes‟, because it is able to maintain the health of the modern person. For an unhealthy person, Ganoderma can affect the most feeble parts of his body. To a patient, it can root out the source of the sickness and allow recovery.Ganoderma can change an imbalanced body to a healthy one. There is no difference among human races, ancient or modern people. Ganoderma has an effect on all. The same people all over the world will obtain the same results. If the patient‟s constitution conforms to Ganoderma, it is as if a patent

drug is achieving its highest effects. In fact, we have not found any person who obtained negative effects or inefficient results. Some outstanding results obtained recently are simply analysed below,

in order to evaluate the efficacy of Ganoderma. Headache and shoulder pain caused by hypertension & arteriosclerosis completely cured, and blood pressure also improved.”

Reported by Mr Isao Tani of the Medical Research Institute of Kinki University… The experimental subjects were predominantly hypertension patients. Blood pressure showed significant improvement.

One patient with a reading of 180 / 96, had a reading of 126/94 after three months. Such remarkable improvement is rarely seen without using antihypertensive. Some female arteriosclerosis patients‟ blood pressure dropped to 128/67 from 158/77, within three months and cholesterol level also improved from 269 to 242. Some patients have hypertension with headache and shoulder pain. Their blood pressure dropped from 151/78 to 118/72 in one month, and headaches were eliminated.

Of a number of patients who had blood pressure and pain problems, both conditions improved. Based on the above results, we may see that Ganoderma is useful to hypertension patients. Using antihypertensive to lower blood pressure can lower the systolic pressure, but not the diastolic pressure. Ganoderma can lower both.

1. Treats hypertension

2. Elevates blood pressure of hypotensive patients.

3. Prevents arteriosclerosis, lowers cholesterol levels.

4. Prevents thrombogenesis and dissolves thrombi.

5. Reduces the side effects of antihypertensive.

6. Used together with antihypertensive it may cause a hypotensive effect.

Cancer, sudden death and vascular obstruction diseases are threatening no more.

Reported by Mr Uebara Kioshi of Kinki University… Taking Ganoderma can reduce the serious symptoms of the above diseases, without traditional treatment. Among these cases, was a patient with a right cerebral arterial obstruction which occurred twice. He received the best result after taking Ganoderma and Urokinase, together. Complete mobility finally returned. A patient suffering from cerebral vascular obstruction, who was partially paralysed, could move freely after taking Ganoderma. His free fat and B-lipo protein value returned to normal.Taking Ganoderma can also improve the condition of cardiac patients. This proves that taking Ganoderma together with other drugs, may result in better results. By the way, since the above

diseases are difficult to cure, it is better to take Ganoderma regularly to prevent them occurring in the first place.

Reported by Dr Mitsui Hashimoto of Hashimoto Hospital… At the present time, hepatitis is still a disease which cannot be treated with any specific method. If Ganoderma was effective, it would be a

meaningful medicine for its treatment. Six capsules per day were prescribed to some patients with hepatitis. Three months later all patient were recovering; their GOT and GPT values decreased from

200-300 to 100. In addition, one patient who used Ganoderma together with some Chinese herbal medicines resulted in a decreased GOT and GPT. There was one case of hepatitis combined with hypertension. After taking Ganoderma, satisfactory results were obtained. The above conditions cannot be conclusive but positive results of taking Ganoderma on hepatitis can be expected. When liver function is declining the patient may get tired. Taking Ganoderma can help ease fatigue.

The liver is the most important organ for health. Liver function is quite complicated. Therefore, liver disease is considered difficult to treat, and dietetic treatment is the only method adopted by western

physicians. However, Ganoderma is able to make the complicated organ function, and have it return to normal. Based on our practical investigation, Ganoderma can contribute a very positive effect. Dr

Shigeru Yuji reported that 10% of liver disorders could be cured after taking for two months, 40% of the patients were relieved of their symptoms, and their liver size was reduced. 50% of the patients

felt their symptoms diminish. Pain from Gastritis, Gastric Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer, etc

Reported by Dr Taro Tamura of Kinki University… We used Ganoderma in gastritis, gastric ulcer, and

duodenal ulcer treatment. The most interesting case was of a man, who had developed a gastric ulcer when he was young and which had recently returned. Other medicines were ineffective, but one week after beginning treatment with Ganoderma, his pain was significantly reduced. When the dosage was reduced, he felt pain once a day or almost no pain at all. He usually used an analgesic, but it seemed useless. This treatment is also effective for gastritis and duodenal ulcer patients who suffer from chest pain, loss of appetite, and gastric ulcer patients who are fatigued and feeble. It can also help gastric cancer post-operative pain. Some patients‟ colour improved and they put on weight little by little, after taking Ganoderma.

Diet, Over-eating, Acidity, Imbalance, Food Intolerance

It has surprising results in treating dysentery, constipation, gastric hyperacidity, and peptic ulcer. Its effects are equal to that of medicines now in common use. Dr Shigeru Yuji also reports its high

efficacy in treating gastritis and ulcers. The main function of the stomach and the intestines is to absorb the required nutrients in food, then excrete the wastes before fermentation. People usually eat too much, or eat an imbalanced diet, or eat toxic foods. Then their digestive organs are damaged. Ganoderma can not only protect the organs but can improve the functioning of the digestive tract.

After World War II, people were poor and did not have enough food to eat. It was needless to care about obesity, for most people were very lean. Due to medical progress and improved economic

conditions, contagious diseases and poverty are much less of a problem, while chronic diseases and different kinds of adult diseases are increasing. It was found in our investigation that thin people who

take Ganoderma can gain weight, and overweight people can lose weight.

No matter how old or young, whether male or female, whatever one‟s constitution, Ganoderma can allow a person to maintain the optimal body weight and figure. Ganoderma will adjust the constitution and equalize biological functions if one takes it steadily. Since Ganoderma can eliminate obesity, overweight people do not need to worry about their obese figures and the figure-conscious women do not need to suffer the pain and ill effects of starvation diets and weight loss drugs.

Reported by Dr Hiroshi Kawai of Kinki University… The experimental subjects were patients who were treated improperly after surgery, and patients who were suffering from the side effects of chemotherapy. After a mastectomy, and chemotherapy, one patient‟s face became very dark. After using Ganoderma for two months, her colour improved. One patient‟s limbs became paralysed and swollen after a mastectomy. After using Ganoderma for one month, the numbness significantly improved.

Some patients used Ganoderma together with some herbal medicines for ten days after a colostomy. Night sweats disappeared and appetite improved. Some patients who have had a gastric cancer operation lose their appetites. When six capsules of Ganoderma were taken each day, their appetites improved. In view of the above results, we can see that Ganoderma taken with chemotherapy can be not only a valuable auxiliary treatment, but side effects of chemotherapy can be reduced.

Ganoderma belongs to the Polyporaceae of fungi family, and is believed to be an effective cancer treatment in Japan, China, the U.S.A, Canada, the U.S.S.R., and Scotland. Some medical specialists in different countries are using the latest scientific instruments to do clinical tests, e.g., Prof Tacheng, Medical College of the National Taiwan University; Prof Cheng Hui-hua and Prof Tung Ui-chi of Taipei Medical College. The experimental results have proved that Ganoderma is effective in cancer treatment.

1. The anti-cancer components of Ganoderma are polysaccharides and germanium.*

2. Its efficacy is of additional efficacy and multiplicative efficacy. Taken separately, no effects can

be obtained.*

3. It can strengthen stamina, elevate the immune system, and restrain cancer metastasis.

4. After undergoing surgery, it is helpful to patients with cancers such as:- oesophageal cancer,

gastric cancer, breast cancer, intestinal cancer, and uterine cancer.

5. It can eliminate cancerous ascites, increase appetite, and relieve the pain of late stage cancer.

6. It can be used together with other cancer treatments, such as surgery, radiation, or combined with chemotherapy. It has no side effects and is effective.Based on the above clinical reports, we may see that it possesses cancer preventing, suppressing, and curing qualities. Most of us may have dental cavities, myopia, or cancer tendencies when we are young, or they may develop at any time. We should try our best to prevent them from occurring. If we want to prevent tooth decay, we should eat more calcium and avoid sweets. If we want to avoid myopia, we should eat more vitamin A and avoid eye fatigue. If we want to prevent cancer, we should eat Ganoderma and avoid an imbalanced diet.

Reported by Dr. Taro Kiyobara of the Hospital of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery… Ganoderma can be used to treat low back pain, and pain of the hands, shoulders, and knees. There is one case of

varicose veins which improved a little. Ganoderma is considerably effective in the treatment of pain caused by blood, blood vessel, or hematoma on the torso. As to shoulder, neck and knee pain, in one

case the pain originated from a deformed knee, but the pain was relieved. Treating pain which results from some structural factor, such as low back pain caused by herniated intervertebratal disk is

ineffective.

Reported by Dr. Yoshinori Imanishi of the Imanish Gynaecology and Obstetrics Hospital… The writer, who is an OB/GYN specialist, prescribed Ganoderma to women patients who had menstrual cramps,

dizziness, irregular menstruation, menopause disturbances, and difficulty in becoming pregnant. There were three cases which had positive results… 1) A 46 year old woman took Ganoderma for one month when her dizziness and shoulder pain was relieved… 2) A pregnant

woman had tightness in her chest and no appetite. After treatment with Ganoderma her condition improved… 3) One woman with a physiological disorder, was married for many years, but could not conceive. After taking Ganoderma for three months, she became pregnant.There are two cases where positive results were obtained from combining Ganoderma and herbal medicines. In the first case, serious dizziness and shoulder pain was relieved in three months. In the second case, abdominal pain was reduced. Ganoderma can relieve postpartum symptoms, acting as a

hemocatheresis, diuretic and a detoxicant.

When a daughter becomes pregnant, her parents may wonder if it is safe to give her Ganoderma.

The expectant mother may become moody, especially if it is the first pregnancy. During pregnancy, women are quite sensitive to outer stimulation, both mentally and physically. Though it is a natural

phenomena, most women have difficulty adapting. During this period, taking Ganoderma may act as a hemocatheresis, a diuretic and as a detoxicant and will allow the foetus to develop normally. It is said that Ganoderma may help the woman who is not easy to get pregnant, or who has had habitual abortions before. Prof Kanata of Tohoku University, believes that taking Ganoderma can strengthen sexual ability of both the male and the female intensifying the activity of spermatozoa and regulating ovulation of the female. Information from different sources reveals that Ganoderma may be thought of as the „friend of the female‟. It should be considered a required medicine for

women.

Kidney disease is also one of the difficult diseases to cure. They include acute or chronic nephritis,

diabetic renal syndrome, nephrosis and rheumatic fever. These may be due in part to a high cholesterol count and a high blood sugar level. The kidneys are overloaded and blood cannot reach renal capillaries.

Prof Fumio Tsurudani of the Nagoya University Medical Institute, Japan, did an experiment with

patients suffering from renal disease to check the effectiveness of Ganoderma. It was found that it

could not only lower proteinuria and cholesterolemia, but could maintain proper renal function. Based

on our experimental results, renal disease can be cured 100% by taking Ganoderma. It is indeed a surprising achievement.

It is said that once you have diabetes, your life will be tangled with it. However, we cured a number of cases with Ganoderma. As we know, insufficient insulin secretion is the cause of diabetes, and this

results in some serious complications. Currently, Western physicians use insulin injections as the only treatment. Though insulin is able to lower blood sugar level, the symptoms recur very soon.

Furthermore, it is just like a cortisone hormone injection, with many side effects. Insulin is unable to recover pancreas function, and it speeds up the aging of the organ.The Medical Research Institute of Kinki University, found in yearly experiments that Ganoderma has

the same function as insulin. Accordingly, after taking Ganoderma, not only can insulin deficiency be supplemented, but it can make the pancreas regain its original function. In addition, it does not have

any side effects like injections do.

Many kinds of hereditary diseases have a high occurrence rate. If you are healthy at this moment, you want to maintain this condition all your life. Ganoderma can help you to reach this goal. Ganoderma‟s outstanding feature is that “it can adequately reflect slight symptoms of diseases, keeping the human body in harmonious condition”. This expression is the conclusion obtained from experiments on thousands of people. Ganoderma is a kind of medicinal food with over two thousand years of human experience. After long term experiments, its pharmacological nature has been further clarified, and it is widely used to maintain the health of human beings. Its position in the medical field has been firmly established. Time passes too quickly. Won‟t you regret it if you leave this world without taking it?

1. No cause can be found

2. Event if the cause can be found, it is untreatable with drugs. For example, blood pressure

disorders are caused by many factors, but it is too complicated to understand the source and

eliminate it. Even though antihypertensive drugs can relieve the symptoms, the source cannot

be eliminated.

For diseases which cannot be treated adequately with medicine, cannot be diagnosed, or cannot be

cured by Western drugs, Ganoderma can be considered a precious panacea. Only Ganoderma can

treat these diseases successfully, eliminating the root cause of various puzzling diseases.

1. Malignant tumour

2. Cerebrovascular disease

3. Accident

4. Cardiac disease

5. Hypertension

6. Chronic hepatitis and Liver Cirrhosis

7. Bronchitis

8. Diabetes

9. Tuberculosis

10. Suicide

The Reasons Ganoderma Has Not Been Popularly Used In The Medical Field

Ganodermas are helpful to maintain health and to improve health. However up to the present time, they had not been popularly used by the Chinese and Chinese doctors. The reasons are listed below:

1. They are difficult to collect. Ganodermas are usually found by chance. When they are found, they could be destroyed by insects, or their healing quality have been lost due to aging.

2. There are too many similar kinds. The effective kind could not be found. In the past 30 years,

we have collected more than thirty kinds of Ganodermas in Taiwan.

3. The Ganodermas can‟t be collected in time and so lose their efficacy. When Ganodermas are found, their efficacy is low, due to aging. Young Ganodermas taste bitter and sweet but the

taste will change to be very light when they harden like leather. Only young and growing Ganodermas are effective.

4. There is no definite prescription. The technique and prescription adopted by Chinese medicinal doctors usually follow the information given by books such as Shang-Han-Lun and Chin-KueiYao-Luch. However, neither books give adequate prescriptions for Ganoderma.

disappear. Unless it is taken continuously, there is no way to experience its marvel. In recent years, some overseas Chinese and Japanese medical colleges and drug manufacturers have studied its functions and used it in clinical practice. The following efficacies have been found: Hemocatheretic and diuretic, detoxicant, protects the liver, regulates the intestines, cardiotonic, adjusts the blood pressure, cold resistant, antibacterial, antitussive and expectorant, tranquilliser and analgesic, among others. This means that Ganoderma

contains many different components. These components do not function alone, but function interactively.

blood, eliminate erythema congestivum, and make circulation improve to all parts of the body. It also strengthens liver function, detoxifies, promotes metabolism, increases vigour, increases the immunity and recovers physical agility. If taken steadily, all illness can be eliminated.The greatest functions of Ganoderma are: Prevents all kinds of diseases, including cancer and prevents a decrease in physical function. It is good for maintaining health. It is better to take continuously, like the old saying. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. There are many experimental and research reports concerning the efficacy of Ganoderma for treating

illness. We cannot list all of them here. According to results obtained from thousands of customers who have taken Ganoderma, it proves that all information from foreign countries is quite true.

Ganoderma can not only prevent cancer malignancy and metastasis but it can prevent cancer from recurring. It also relieves the pain of late stage cancer patients. It can also be used to treat the following: Hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, impotency, liver disease, apoplexy, menopause disturbances, chronic bronchitis, asthma, neuralgia, rheumatism, shoulder stiffness, frozen shoulder, arthritis, neurasthenia, puerperal fever, thyroid tumour, irregular

menstruation, leukorrhea, morning sickness, acne, haemorrhoid dermatitis, cramps, hiccups, baldness, uraemia, lupus erythematosis, and varicose veins. It is also helpful in eliminating tiredness,

due to long distance driving, examination fatigue, violent exercise, etc. hangover, drug side effects, halitosis, stomach ache and elimination. If taken together with Western medicines, it is able to

reduce drug side effects and intensify the drug‟s effects.

Effects of GanodermaGanoderma is a natural product. To take it, we must pay attention to its quality and choose the right

species. After taking it, we may feel:

 Vigorous and energetic

 Sleeping hours will be shortened, but feel energetic after awakening

 Improved appetite

 Wastes are discharged smoothly and regularly.

For a few people, who have special constitutions, taking Ganoderma may result in dizziness or blood congestion in the face, as if alcohol had been drunk. This is due to increased blood circulation. Symptoms will disappear in half an hour. If someone has blood stool, the bleeding will increase after taking, or pain will become more intense, and sometimes eczema will appear. Do not worry, all phenomenon will disappear in a period of time.

Ganoderma is a precious medicine discovered by Chinese people about two thousand years ago. Its efficacy is very broad. Though it has not been approved by our government as a medicine, it has been widely adopted by the Japanese. Not only are their specialists studying it aggressively, but all the huge pharmaceutical companies are manufacturing it, to meet peoples‟ needs. Japanese take it as a daily health food. If its qualities are false, then it would have disappeared from the market already.

As a matter of fact, Ganoderma has been very popular for more than ten years and its popularity is booming now. At the very beginning, it was sold at some department stores and art shops. Now, all the drug stores are selling it and the supply is unable to keep up with demand.

We are not a medicine or pharmaceutical agency but a fungi researcher. We would not describe without scruples, but we are disturbed by what we see i.e., so many kinds of diseases which can be treated with either

Chinese or Western medical techniques. In such a situation, we feel we must introduce, by any means, Ganoderma and hope that it can be used as an auxiliary medicine.

That Ganoderma is suitable for use as a health food is confirmed by these research results.Ganoderma has peculiar elements that are not found in other herbs each of them have their own functions to cure serious illnesses.