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The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies

Anti-Inflammatory Properties, Autoim- Anti-Microbial, Anti-Fungal, Anti-Bacte-
mune Diseases, and Leaky Gut: Reishi mush- rial, and Anti-Viral: Reishi has anti-microbial,
rooms are a powerful anti-inflammatory both inter- anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral effects. It reg-
nally and externally. When applied topically, it relieves ulates immune system activity and helps the body heal.
inflammation better than over the counter and many These properties work together to help the body heal
prescription steroid treatments. Because many auto- from wounds, infections, and diseases. It has been
immune diseases are inflammatory in nature, reishi shown to be antiviral for HIV, HPV, herpes simplex 1
mushrooms are being used to slow or reverse the dis- and 2, and influenza. It demonstrates antibacterial ac-
ease process. It also has immune modulating effects. I tivity against Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Salmo-
take it daily, along with Turkey Tail and Lion’s Mane nella, Bacillus (one of which causes anthrax), E. coli,
Mushroom Tinctures, for Multiple Sclerosis and be- and Micrococcus. It also works well for Urinary Tract
lieve that it greatly helps my condition. It is also indi- Infections.
cated for Lupus, Myasthenia Gravis, Hashimoto’s Thy- Liver Function, Hepatitis, Hormone Bal-
roiditis, Crohn’s, Inflammatory Bowel, Ulcerative Co-
litis, Guillain-Barre, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis, ance, Acne, PCOS, and Prostate: Reishi mush-
Vasculitis, and Celiac Disease. It has been shown to rooms have healing effects on the liver and help it re-
have neuroprotective effects and is also good for treat- lease toxins that reduce its function. The mushrooms
ing Leaky Gut, a common cause of inflammation and also speed up regeneration of healthy liver cells and
immune response. Note that the anti-inflammatory promote overall liver health and whole-body vitality. It
properties in reishi (triterpenoids) are not water-solu- has shown great efficacy in the treatment of hepatitis.
ble. Through its help with liver function, hormones are bet-
ter broken down and metabolized and hormonal bal-
Anti-Aging and Anti-Oxidants: Reishi mush- ance is restored. It may be helpful for acne treatment,
rooms are rich in antioxidants, which relieve oxidative prostate health for men, and for women with PCOS due
stress in tissues and prevent age-related stress in the to its anti-androgenic effect.
liver and body. It also has neuroprotective effects
and is recommended for people with Alz- Seizures, Convulsions, and Restless
heimer’s and other nervous Legs Syndrome: Reishi mushrooms have
system diseases. been successfully used to relieve stress on
the nervous system and reduce seizures
Cancer: Reishi mush- and convulsions. Anticonvulsive and
rooms are used tradition- anti-inflammatory properties work to-
ally to prolong life in can- gether to calm the nervous system and
cer patients and are cur- help with recovery. It also helps people suffer-
rently used with modern cancer treatments to improve ing from Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).
strength and stamina in patients. Reishi enhances im-
mune system function and allows the body to better Bronchitis, Allergies, and Asthma: Reishi is
fight cancer. It has demonstrated significant anti-tu- used to treat chronic bronchitis, allergies, and asthma.
mor and anti-cancer activity. They are also effective at It helps prevent the release of histamines and reduces
alleviating nausea and kidney damage caused by can- inflammation.
cer drugs and in reversing chemotherapy resistance. It Blood Sugar Regulation: Reishi mushroom is
can be used in tandem with traditional chemotherapy known to improve symptoms of type II diabetes and to
and radiation treatments in the same manner as Tur- lower elevated blood sugar levels.
key Tail mushrooms are used.
Heart Benefits, Blood Pressure, Blood
Fatigue, Depression, Insomnia, Anxiety, Flow, and Cholesterol: Reishi mushrooms bene-
and Adrenal Fatigue: People who regularly take fit the heart in several ways. They increase oxygenation
reishi mushrooms report improvement in depression, of the blood, increase blood flow, lower cholesterol and
fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, sense of wellbeing, and fatty acids in the blood, and help lower blood pressure.
quality of life. Reishi is an adaptogenic herb and helps People report improvement in symptoms of cardiovas-
with adrenal fatigue. cular disease and improvement in heart function when

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