This is nice slide show about the Reishi mushroom gifted to me by Miriah Mcdonald.

1. Ganodermalucidum(Reishi: Japan, Lingzhi: China, Youngzhi: Korea) “The Mushroom of Immortality”

3. Traditionally Japanese plum.

4. Only 2-3 out of 10,000 trees will haveReishi growth

5. Therefore its wild form rare.

7. Life Cycle 1. Spore to Cell Development (multiplication) 2. Hyphae to Mycelium 3. Primordia 4. Mature frutibody to sporulation

8. Varieties Akashiba ( red reishi ) Kuroshiba( black reishi ) Aoshiba( blue reishi) Shiroshiba ( white reishi ) Kishiba( yellow reishi ) Murasakishiba( purple reishi )

9. Active Compounds 1.Polysaccerides: reduce unwanted cholesterol level, neutralize fats, strengthen immune system and suppress cancerous cells 2. Organic germanium: helps to improve blood circulation, eliminate fatigue, enhance energy, strengthen immune system and discard toxins 3.Triterpenes:Lingzhi acid. It helps to improve gastro-intestines functions, for anti-allergy, anti-inflammation and anti-tumor. 4.Superoxide Dismutase: antioxidant, anti-free radicals and anti-ageing. It slows down the ageing of cells and promotes rejuvenation. 5.Adenosine Monophosphate (AMP): remove blood vessel blockage.Imporves condition of high blood pressure, stroke, heart vessel blockage and numbness.

10. Minerals Reishialso contains various beneficial minerals such as: Potassium (K) Magnesium (Mg) Calcium (Ca) Sodium (Na) Manganese (Mn) Ferum (Fe) Zinc (Zn)

11. Medicinal Properties Anti-carcinogenic Anti-viral Anti-biotic Anti-microbial Anti-aging Helps Prevent heart disease: Lowers cholesterol level in the blood Improves the function of the cortex of the adrenal glands to maintain endocrine balance. Radio protective Eliminates free radicals Inhibit platelet aggregation Detoxifies heavy metals Energy enhancing Alleviates asthma Electrical Charge Balancer Helps in the treatment of skin diseases Enhance digestive system Enhances immune system Reduce blood sugar levels and assist pancreas function.

13. Our Version (PNW) The Oregon Polypore (Ganodermaoregonense) grows on conifers in western United States, from California to Washington. It is closely related toReishi(Ganodermalucidum). Oregon Polypore (Ganodermaoregonense) differs from Reishi in that it prefers cooler temperatures (approximately 10° F less), is larger (up to 1 m wide), and grows on conifers (hemlock, fir, spruce).

14. Web refrences http://0-www.jstor.org.cals.evergreen.edu/stable/3807513?seq=11&Search=yes&term=lucidum&term=Ganoderma&list=hide&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3D%2528Ganoderma%2Blucidum%2529%26gw%3Djtx%26acc%3Don%26prq%3D%2528Gaboderma%2Blucidum%2529%26hp%3D25%26wc%3Don&item=2&ttl=183&returnArticleService=showFullText&resultsServiceName=null http://0-www.jstor.org.cals.evergreen.edu/stable/3761514?&Search=yes&term=lucidum&term=Ganoderma&list=hide&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3D%2528Ganoderma%2Blucidum%2529%26gw%3Djtx%26acc%3Don%26prq%3D%2528Gaboderma%2Blucidum%2529%26hp%3D25%26wc%3Don&item=7&ttl=183&returnArticleService=showFullText http://www.ganoderma-for-health.com/ganoderma-mushroom.html http://www.ganoderma-for-health.com/ganoderma-components.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lingzhi_mushroom http://www.hbp.usm.my/1b/GT/ganoderma.htm http://www.ganocoffeebrand.com/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cG5E6pW1swc&feature=related

15. Photo Reference http://www.kf-industry.com/en/Reishi.html http://www.shroomery.org/8398/Preparing-spawn-bags http://www.goldenoakmushrooms.com/main/page_mushroom_cultivation_mushroom_cultivation_growing_systems_general_info.html http://www.hirota-reishi.com/about_red_reishi.htm http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200608/01/eng20060801_288902.html http://www.mycosource.com/reishi.htm http://www.hbp.usm.my/1b/GT/ganoderma.htm http://www.mycoessentials.com/photo_gallery/photo_gallery.htm http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ganoderma.oregonense.dollinger.jpg http://www.rogersmushrooms.com/gallery/DisplayBlock~bid~5944~gid~.asp http://forums.mycotopia.net/photo-gallery-grow-logs/61802-ganoderma-lucidum-reishi-cultivation-log.html