The above picture shows Cikgu Ishak Ismail, one of my colleagues, holding a pot of Lingzhi. He is a firm believer in its healing powers. Below is information about the Lingzhi.
LINGZHI
Língzhī (Chinese: 靈芝) is the name for one form of the mushroom Ganoderma lucidum, and its close relative Ganoderma tsugae. It is also known as Reishi. The Ganoderma is just a tiny fungus grown in rotten wood. However, the Chinese held this herb in high regard for more than 2000 years. Ganoderma lucidum enjoys special veneration in Asia, where it has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a herbal medicine for more than 4,000 years, making it one of the oldest mushrooms known to have been used in medicine.The word lingzhi, in Chinese, means "herb of spiritual potency" and has also been described as "mushroom of immortality". Because of its presumed health benefits and apparent absence of side-effects, it has attained a reputation in the East as the ultimate herbal substance.
Medicinal uses
The Chinese has used it as a general tonic. They believe that it benefits qi (energy), improves memory, benefits complexion, eases joint movement, strengthens tendons, and bones, calms nerves. Scientists found out that Ganoderma has healing effects on circulatory, nerve and immunity problems. But the most amazing part is that this herb also has outstanding anti-tumour and anti-cancer properties.
Most Common Uses:
Use to treat general weakness, cough, asthma, insomnia, indigestion, neurasthenia, heart problems (coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, hyperlipemia, hypertension, etc.), lack of appetite, chronic hepatitis, mushroom poisoning, chronic bronchitis, leukocytopenia.
SOURCES:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lingzhi
http://www.ganoderma-for-health.com/
http://www.earthpower.com/en/reishi.htm
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