Ancient Chinese Mushroom Stops Spread of Invasive Cancers
Top medicinal herb in China for more than 2000 years. Potent immune booster, powerful antioxidant, anti allergy and adaptogen health tonic called the Long Life Herb.
(PRWEB) August 6, 2005 -- Research published in the scientific journals
Integrative Cancer Therapies and Oncology Reports showed that Reishi inhibited
highly invasive breast and prostate cancer cells. Another study in Immunological
Investigations (2005) revealed it promoted anti tumor activity. Biological
response modifiers (BRM’s) are evolving as the fourth method of cancer treatment
in addition to surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Reishi is a BRM
with an extraordinary effect on the maturation, differentiation and
proliferation of many kinds of immune cells and is a proven potent activator of
interferon, interleukins, tumor necrosis factor (TNF), natural killer cells
(NK), T lymphocytes, tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL’s) and lymphokine
activated killer cells (LAK).
Hundreds of studies over the last 20 years
have confirmed the ability of medicinal mushroom polysaccharides to elevate
levels of cytokines (chemical messengers) that alert the immune system and boost
its activity. Cancer Research UK produced the world’s most comprehensive review
of their benefits and found increasing evidence that medicinal mushrooms contain
a remarkable array of medicinally important compounds that could have a highly
beneficial influence on the way cancer is treated.
A fully functional
immune system is critical to the recognition and elimination of tumor cells. The
increased incidence of spontaneous tumors in immunosuppressed individuals
indicates that the immune system provides an substantial defense mechanism for
resistance against cancer. Research noted, ‘It was evident from clinical trials
that Reishi significantly enhanced the immune systems of the elderly people
taking it.’
Extracts from medicinal mushrooms have been used to improve
quality of life for cancer patients when taken prior to and during radiotherapy
and chemotherapy. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy invariably damage or weaken the
patient’s immunological defenses. Although responding favorably, cancer patients
are in danger of opportunistic infections that can invade their systems because
unfortunately the therapy designed to kill the pathogenic cells also kills their
protective immune cells. A combination of Reishi and Cordyceps has been
clinically tested for cancer treatment support with good results. Researchers
believe that a mixture of mushroom polysaccharides maximizes the immune response
by providing multiple stimuli.
Medicinal mushrooms are thought to have
latent cancer preventative properties. Epidemiological studies in Japan and
Brazil suggest that regular consumption significantly reduces the levels of
cancer incidence. A 14-year study in Japan revealed cancer rates of workers at
medicinal mushroom farms were 1 in 1000 compared to 1 in 600 for the general
population. The distinguished Japanese surgeon, Dr Morishige incorporates Reishi
into cancer treatments and after years of studying it believes it can help to
prevent cancer.
Reishi is a powerful antioxidant free radical scavenger.
Free radicals causing oxidative damage to cells are thought to be a contributing
factors in ageing and have been implicated in many diseases, including cancer.
Recent research in Science Express and reported by Reuters and BBC News proved
that reducing free radical damage enabled a 20% longer life span with less heart
and other age-related diseases. A compound in Reishi, GLB7, actually slows the
production of free radicals.
Reishi has been rated China’s top medicinal
herb for over 2000 years with Ginseng in second place and so highly treasured it
was traded for its own weight in gold and once only available to Emperors. Now
it is the most important and most thoroughly researched herb in the Orient.
Reishi contains more than 200 active and unique compounds, including the most
biologically active obtainable from plant sources. Its dynamic antioxidant
action and immune stimulating effects have earned it many names including, ‘The
Long Life Herb’, ‘The Great Protector’ and even ‘God’s Herb’.
As well as
its potent immune boosting effects Reishi has the extraordinary capacity to
regulate and balance the immune system when it is overactive and has over
compensated in autoimmune conditions like allergies. It also inhibits histamine
release from mast cells and is anti inflammatory making it effective against all
four types of allergic reactions.
Personally sourced in China, Lifeforce
Herbs imports top quality Reishi concentrated extract containing the highest
levels of active ingredients in the world. For more information visit the web
site where you will see they also stock Cordyceps, the ‘Herb of Life’ as
featured on BBC’s Newsnight on July 19 2005.
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