[#2012-06] Reishi Teng, B.S. Hypoglycemi...

Abstract. – Background and Objectives: Diabetes mellitus inducing a leading cause of morbidity are widespread in the entire globe. The present study was to investigate the antidiabetic potency and mechanism of a proteoglycan extract, named FYGL (Fudan-Yueyang-G. lucidum), from the fruiting bodies of Ganoderma Lucidum as published recently, using streptozotocin- induced type 2 diabetic mellitus (T2DM) rats. Material and Methods: The T2DM model rats were treated with FYGL as well as metformin and rosiglitazone. The levels of plasma glucose and insulin were...

Reishi Mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum)

Reishi Mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) Elixir of Immortality. Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), also known as “Ling Zhi” in China, “Mannen-take” in Japan and “Young Zhi” in Korea, is one of the most famous medicinal mushrooms in the world. Reishi has been prized as the “Mushroom of Immortality” for thousands of years. During the last two decades, researchers have found various bioactive constituents in Reishi which have a wide range of actions, including boosting immune function; anti-viral and anti-bacterial effects;...

[#2011-13] Reishi Obameso, J.O. Immunom...

The toxicological and immunodulatory properties of some selected Ganoderma species was investigated using animal bioassay. The result of the haematological analysis showed that there was no significant difference in the total white blood cell (WBC) count value between the control animal and those fed with Ganoderma extract, while there was increase in the packed cell volume (PCV) of the rat fed with the extract. The differential WBC count showed that lymphocytes and eosinophil increase in the animals fed with Ganoderma extract, while the neutrophil reduced. However, the...

[#2011-12] Reishi Tze-chen Hsieh et al...

Lingzhi (LZ) is a medical mushroom also known as Ganoderma lucidum, which has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 4,000 years and moreover, due to its presumed health benefits and apparent absence of side-effects it has also been widely consumed as a dietary supplement by cancer patients and by individuals diagnosed with various chronic diseases. The reported benefits of Ganoderma lucidum may be largely ascribed to its biologically active constituent polysaccha­rides and triterpenes known as ganoderic acids having structural similarity to steroid...

[#2010-25] Reishi Shimojo, Yosuke et al ...

Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum), a traditional Chinese medicine, has been used for the treatment of various diseases including cancer and atherosclerosis. In this study, the positive effect of G. lucidum on metabolic syndrome was investigated in more detail by the use of 3T3-L1 pre-adipocyte cells. Treatment of 3T3-L1 cells with G. lucidum extract (GE) significantly promoted adipocyte differentiation and adiponectin production in a dose-dependent manner, as assessed by Oil-Red O staining, quantitative RT-PCR and ELISA. Treatment with GW9662, an inhibitor for peroxisome...

[#2010-23] Reishi Ayudin, Seval et al. ...

Obstructive jaundice develops after occlusion of the common bile duct. Direct hyperbilirubinaemia, which occurs secondary to the condition, causes various life-threatening pathologies. Cytoprotective effects of Ganoderma lucidum (GL) have previously been shown. In this study, the effects of GL on oxidative stress and oxidant DNA damage in experimental obstructive jaundice were evaluated.