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Ganoderma Lucidum and Coffee – How to Drink a Ganoderma Reishi Black Coffee
Ganoderma lucidum contains chemical compounds that aid the activity of natural killer (NK) cells – white blood cells which have the capability of attacking tumour or virus-infected cells and killing them off. Furthermore, Ganoderma lucidum boasts antioxidant properties to reduce inflammation and protect cells against damage; some areas even use Ganoderma lucidum to treat infectious diseases such as bronchitis and viral hepatitis.
Traditional Chinese medicine holds that Reishi has a tranquillizing effect on the central nervous system, making it effective at treating chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). Early research also indicates its neuroprotective properties which could improve quality of life for people suffering from CFS/ME.
Reishi can increase white blood cells and platelets, enhance blood circulation, stimulate protein synthesis, help prevent and alleviate digestive ailments like diarrhea, ulcers and indigestion, reduce insomnia and restore energy by stimulating the endocrine system to secrete melatonin.
Reishi cacao and coconut coffee is the ideal beverage to help you cut back on caffeine or simply give you an occasional pick-me-up. Easy to prepare at home using premium instant coffee and organic reishi extract powder, this beverage doesn’t contain any artificial sweeteners such as pre-mix ganoderma coffee products on the market; just mix one teaspoon into your coffee cup! Reishi has long been associated with soothing frayed nerves and aiding restful sleep – an added benefit is this recipe can bring.