The use of Ganoderma lucidum in the management of histamine-mediated allergic responses

Mon, May 1 2006 04:27 | Liver, Asthma, Allergies, Anti-inflammatory, Chronic Bronchitis, Ganoderma lucidum, Antiallergic, Antiviral, Antitumor, Immunomodulating | Permalink

Histamine-mediated allergic responses like asthma and allergies are increasing in frequency and are difficult to target with modern medicine. This article discusses how a unique array of compounds within Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi), could play a major role in treatment of histamine-mediated allergic responses. Powell, M. (2006) [Electronic version]. Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, May, 2006.
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Cordyceps sinensis Mycelium Protects Mice from Group A Streptococcal Infection

Tue, Mar 1 2005 06:33 | Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Antiallergic, Immunomodulating | Permalink

In this study, an animal model was used to test whether the mycelium extract of the Chinese herbal medicine C. sinensis would provide the host with protection against bacterial infection. The study concludes C. sinensis should be considered a preventive rather than a therapeutic remedy. Kuo, Y. C., C. Chen, Y. Lou, R. Huang, W. Chuang, C. Sheu, Y. Lin. (2005). Journal of Medical Microbiology 54: 795-802
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The Pharmacological Potential of Mushrooms

Sat, Jan 1 2005 10:53 | Cancer, Anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Antiallergic, Diabetes, Grifola frondosa, Antitumor, HIV, Hypoglycemic, Pleurotus ostreatus, Trametes versicolor, Ganoderma lucidum, Hepatoprotective, Cordyceps | Permalink

This review describes pharmacologically active compounds frommushrooms. Compounds and complex substances with antimicrobial,antiviral, anti-tumor, anti-allergic, immuno-modulating, anti-inflammatory,antiatherogenic, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective and centralactivities are covered, focusing on the review of recent literature. Lindequist, U., Niedermeyer, T. H. J., Julich, W. (2005). Oxford Journals. Volume 2, Number 3, Pp.285-299
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Potential and Supplementary Health Benefits from Mushrooms

Tue, Jan 1 2002 08:55 | Cancer, Agaricus blazei, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral, Grifola frondosa, Hericium erinaceus, Alzheimers, Antitumor, Lentinulus edodes, Immunomodulating, HIV, Hypoglycemic, Ganoderma lucidum | Permalink

Most mushrooms are rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fiber, while they are low in fat, cholesterol and calorie content. In addition, extensive basic and clinical research on mushrooms over the past 20 years has revealed them as having an unfolding number of properties that seemingly provides remarkable health benefits. Konno, S. (2002). Today's Chiropractic.
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