6 Top Herbal Tonics

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June/July 2008
By Michael Castleman 
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Considerable research shows that reishi mushrooms enhance immune function. Korean studies showed that they have antibacterial and antiviral action. Reishi is also a potent antioxidant. Studies in Japan and at the Methodist Research Institute in Indianapolis, Ind., showed the mushroom suppresses the growth of several cancers: breast, prostate, colon, nose, throat and leukemia. A Chinese study showed that the mushroom can prevent the internal blood clots that trigger heart attack. The herb also reduces cholesterol and blood pressure. A Beijing University animal study showed it reduced blood sugar.

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Reishi may cause dizziness, stomach upset, skin irritation, diarrhea or constipation, and interfere with blood clotting. Pregnant and nursing women should not take it. Use reishi in consultation with a Chinese medicine practitioner. It’s possible to grow reishi mushrooms in your yard or garden on tree stumps. (See “Resources,” below, for more information.)

Resources

American Botanical Council (ABC); a leading source of medicinal herb information; 512-926-4900

Fungi Perfecti; order mushroom cultures or supplements, and learn more about growing fungi; 800-780-9126

Garden Medicinals and Culinaries; order ashwagandha seeds; 434-964-9113

Rich Farm Garden Supply; order schisandra seeds; 765-584-2500

San Francisco-based heath writer Michael Castleman is the author of The New Healing Herbs, as well as many other books.
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