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Reishi has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 4,000 years to treat asthma, cough, fatigue, insomnia, and weakness. Today it's regarded as a remedy for high blood pressure and high triglycerides. Unconfirmed studies suggest that it may also be effective against altitude sickness and chronic hepatitis B. A wild mushroom that favors decaying logs in coastal China, Reishi is now cultivated throughout China, Japan, Korea, and North America. Although it appears in 6 different colors, the red variety is the one most commonly used.
The mushroom's active ingredients, called ganoderic acids, appear to combat high blood pressure and reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol and triglyceride levels. They may also discourage blood platelets from clumping together, thus reducing the risk of dangerous clots.
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