Health Benefits of Ganoderma Coffee
Ganoderma coffee as a daily health drink has gradually been recognized and accepted by people all over the world.
Seen from its name, Ganoderma Coffee is a food that combines coffee with ganoderma lucidum (a kind of edible fungus, said to be more nutritious than Ginseng.
Known as the „Miraculous King of Herbs„, ganoderma lucidum is listed as a Superior Herb in Sheng Nong’s Pharmacopeia, an ancient Chinese Herbal Masterpiece).
Ganoderma coffee can help the users achieve physical and mental health. Besides, its fragrance is more attractive.
What are the health benefits of ganoderma coffee?
Ganoderma lucidum has the functions of immunity improvement and liver protection, supported by some studies on polysaccharides, triterpenes, and other bioactive compounds isolated from fruiting bodies and mycelia of this fungus.
It is understood as adaptogenic, anti-allergenic and anti-hypertensive due to the presence of triterpenes.
Apart from these properties, lingzhi has been found to be anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-parasitic, anti-fungal, antidiabetic, anti-hypotensive, and protective of the liver.
It has also been found to inhibit platelet aggregation, and to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.
Because of these properties, ganoderma has been regarded as blood pressure stabilizer, antioxidant, analgesic, a kidney and nerve tonic. It has been used in bronchitis prevention and in cardiovascular treatment, and in the treatment of high triglycerides, high blood pressure, hepatitis, allergies, chemotherapy support, HIV support, and even for fatigue and altitude sickness.
Some peer-reviewed studies indicate that ganoderic acid has some protective effects against liver injury by viruses and other toxic agents in mice, suggesting a potential benefit of this compound in the treatment of liver diseases in humans.
Although the experiences in fighting cancer are more inconsistent, the extract has been claimed to be effective in regressing tumors.
The results depend on the type of cancer and the severity of the condition.
It is usually recommended that it be used in combination with other prescribed medical treatments and as part of a fu zheng formula with a variety of supporting herbs.
The Ganoderma extract has been employed to help substantially reduce or eliminate the side-effects of radio- and chemotherapies if it is taken before, during and after the treatments. It has been found clinically to reduce side-effects like hair loss, nausea, vomiting, stomatitis, sore throat, loss of appetite and insomnia.
To put it simple, ganoderma lucidum has 10 health effects, which can be found at „Ganoderma lucidum key effects” :
