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Ginsengs are best known as " adaptogens ", which are substances that may help ind ivid ua ls cope with physical and emotional stress. As a pa ft of trad itiona I Chinese medicine for
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Panax ginseng has been used to treat a lmost every possible ailment from anxiety to cancer. Currently, it is used extensively in Oriental countries as an everyday tonic to maintain overall health as well as to
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Jn... abilitY to regulate the ac '. immune system has been ' studied for potential effectiveness in Preventing colds, flu, and some forms of cancer. In clinica I
stud ies, Pa nax g inseng has been shown to lower blood levels of both sugar and cholesterol. Therefore, it may help treat type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol.
Both topical and oral forms of Panax ginseng are used to treat erectile dysfunction( ED) in men ' One large study also found that taking Panax ginseng orally improved male fertility by increasing numbers, quality, and movement of sperm.
Ganoderma belongs to the Polyporaceae group of the Fungi family- Reishi and some formulas that contain mushrooms.
Ganoderma works in the treatment of cancer because it helps cleanse the body from toxins and strengthens the immune system. It enhances liver detoxification, thus improving liver function and stimulating the regeneration of liver cells- making it a very important supplement for those who have liver cancer.
The anti-cancer agents in Ganoderma are the polysaccharides and Germanium. The polyshaccharide fraction of Ganoderma is largely responsible for its anti-tumor efficacy. Indications for Ganoderma use in cancer supplementation include: a) to reduce side effects during chemotherapy or radiotherapy; b) to prolong survival and minimize metastasis; c) to improve quality of life and; d) to prevent occurrence or recurrence.
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