Yun Zhi云芝
Coriolus
- Kategorie
- Herbs that Tonify *QI*
- Temperaturverhalten
- neutral, kühl
- Geschmack
- süß
- Leitbahnbezug
- Herz, Milz, Leber, Niere
- Dosierung
- 9–27 g
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Wirkungen & indikationen
- Strengthens the Spleen, promotes diuresis, clears Heat and removes toxicity
- Jaundice due to Dampness and Heat, poor appetite, loose bowels, hypochondriac pain, lassitude, general weakness
- Hepatitis, hepatic cirrhosis, nephritis, rheumatoid arthritis
- Treats cancer
- Breast cancer, Lung cancer, leukemia, Stomach cancer, esophageal cancer
- Stops coughing and eases breathing
- Chronic coughing and asthma
Anmerkungen
- This herb increases white blood cell availability.
- It boosts immune function.
- It eases adverse effects of tumor therapy.
- It helps mitigate adverse effects from chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- Clinical studies in post-chemotherapy patients found that Yun Zhi both strengthens the immune system and favorably affects symptom stabilization, quality of life, and survival rate.
- Black and green Coriolus, Yun Zhi, benefit the spirit and vital energy and strengthen the tendons and bones; taken over the long term, it is said to promote vigor and longevity.
- Classic sources recommend 6-12g of dried mushroom daily, prepared as a tea and divided between morning and evening doses.
- Researchers have identified PSK, a substance extractable from Coriolus, as having several anti-cancer properties, including slowing the spread of cancer cells. In patients undergoing chemotherapy, PSK also appears to boost immune function and may reduce some side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. It is further believed to be a potent antioxidant, blocking the cell-damaging action of activated oxygen molecules known as free radicals.