The Mushroom of Immortality, aka Ling Zhi
Hyperlipidemia - used as a syrup 2-3 times daily, showed 86% effectiveness in reducing cholesterol levels in one study
Hepatic support - targets symptoms of chronic hepatitis and liver cirrhosis, reduction of liver enzymes
From Chinese medical herbology and pharmacology, chen & chen, 2012.
cardiovascular support - shown to increase cardiac contractility, lower blood pressure, and increase resistance to hypoxia in cardiac muscles
Antibiotic - broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. Inhibits the growth of e. coli, B. dysenteriae, pseudomonas spp., pneumococci, streptococci (type a), staphylococci, and others.
Anti-neoplastic - increase in monocytes, macrophages, and t-lymphocytes, increases production of immune-modulating chemicals such as interferon and Tumor necrosis factor