Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi)

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Anti-tumour activity:
Immune enhancement. Increasing IL-2, IL-6 and TNF-α production. Interferon-inducing activity. Inducing cancer cell apoptosis and Cytotoxic effect.

Anti-HIV:
Cytopathic effect. Inhibiting HIV-1 PR enzyme.

Anti-hypertension:
Inhibiting angiotensin-I converting enzyme.

Anti-diabetes:
Adjusting insulin sensitivity.

Anti-hyperlipemia:
Inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis.

Hepatoprotection:
Lowering GOT and GPT. Improving chronic hepatitis.

Anti-thrombogenicity:
Inhibiting patelet aggregation.

Anti-allergy:
Inhibiting histamine release.

Cardiovascular tonic:
Increasing blood flow of coronary artery.