The Reishi mushroom, also known as God's herb, Lingzhi, mushroom of immortality, mushroom of longevity and plant of the spirit, has medicinal properties such as strengthen the immune system and fight diseases in the liver, such as hepatitis B.
This mushroom has a flat shape and bitter taste, and can be found in some natural products stores or in oriental markets, under natural, powder or capsules, with prices ranging from 40 to 70 reais.
Thus, the consumption of Reishi mushroom brings the following health benefits:
- Strengthen the immune system;
- Prevent atherosclerosis;
- Assist in the treatment of colorectal cancer, asthma and bronchitis;
- Prevent aggravation of hepatitis B and help maintain proper liver function;
- Help control blood pressure;
- Prevent prostate cancer;
- Prevent diseases in the liver and kidneys.
The recommended amount of this food is 1 to 1.5 g of powder per day or 2 tablets about 1 hour before the main meals, preferably according to medical advice. See the types and benefits of 5 other mushrooms.
Side effects and contraindications
The side effects of the reishi mushroom are uncommon and occur mainly due to the excessive consumption of the mushroom powder, and symptoms such as dry mouth, itching, diarrhea, acne, headache, dizziness, bleeding nose and blood in the stool may appear.
In addition, it is important to remember that this food is contraindicated in cases of pregnant or lactating women, bladder or stomach problems, high or low blood pressure, chemotherapy treatment, recent surgery and the use of immunosuppressive or blood thinning medicines such as Aspirin.
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