Ganoderma lucidum is regarded as a precious high value medicinal herb. It can stimulate the immune system in cancer patients. It is used to relieve pain, protect against nerve degeneration, reduce blood sugar and cholesterol, and it shows anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activites. The Broken spores contain more active compounds and are more active than unbroken spores. Therefore, broken spores should be used as a medicinal product for oral administration in order to achieve higher amounts of the active principles,better gastrointestinal absorption and hence better therapeutic value and anti aging properties.
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