Important components of Lingzhi

1. Triterpenoids : modulate immunity, reduce cholesterol, promote disaggregating of thrombi, improve elasticity of blood vessels, increase mobility of blood flow, enhance liver function (detoxification), alleviate allergic conditions, activate two-way modulation

2. Polysaccharides - these can improve the body's immune system and eliminate viruses. Japanese pharmaceutical companies have refined it into a medicine and it has been approved by Health Ministry of Japan as preventive medicine.

3. Adenosine - remarkable in subduing the formation of thrombi, cleansing the bood, and improving functions of the circulatory system. Some plants may contain either triterpenoids or polysaccharides buy lingzhi has both, which give it its miraculous efficacy.