Forum - Ganoderma Experience of Carol – Strong Arthritic Pain with Inflammation

Carol is a very open minded mature lady in her mid70s. She is coping with different health issues. But the terrible aches and pains in her joints and bones are very discouraging at the moment. Asking her doctor how long she would have to stay on these anti-inflammatory drugs, he told her: “For the rest of your life, Madam.”

In the past Carol had started a therapy with an herbalist. But, because of very strong reactions she did not continue. Now she heard of Ganotherapy. It sounded more reasonable for her and she is hopeful again to get some relief.

She would like for her progress to be documented and shared with everyone on our forum.

Two weeks ago Carol started with a low dosage of spirulina. And since about a week she added 1 pair RG/GL capsules in the morning. What is the result?

“I feel fine. There is a little more energy than before.” Even her husband mentioned how surprised he was for her little extra power, not even taking a nap.


We learned that this is the initial response of the body when starting ganotherapy. A general feeling of well-being. That is a sign that the mushroom started its work.

Understanding this we will not be surprised at the subtle and sometimes more noticeable symptoms and little changes the body will undergo soon. We are waiting for Carol to tell us.

Dear Ganoderma,

we are very happy to hear that Carol feels already a little better.
Strong arthritic pains are caused by weak stomach and liver system, sometimes by weak kidney system as well.
Do you think you can teach her how to check her pulse?

A long boiled chicken bone soup can be helpful to reduce the pains, also lions mane to strengthen her stomach.
Both can be boiled together (one chicken together with 10 lions mane).
She can rub carefully the painful areas with our gano oil for pain relief.

Carol was quite surprised and excited to get such a quick response. She wrote: “I might try the chicken soup/ lions paw after vacation with the grandchildren.”

Now we have a little problem with Lions Mane. Sadly it is not yet available in the US. What can Carol use instead?

In the meantime we will learn how to check the pulse if the grandchildren let us.

Oh no, what a pitty

Carol can use GL capsules or cordyceps instead of our lions mane.
Open the capsules and mix about 5 pieces into the chicken bone soup and boil all together.
This should also be also very effective for pain relief.

Many greetings and we wish her to get well soon

Hello LingZhi,
It seems that Carol was reading a lot in our Gano-Soup recipe section.
And she has the strong desire to try one of those. The leek soup appeals very much to her.

Here is all her personal info to choose the right vegetables:
Carol mostly feels heat, except in deep winter. That’s why she loves cold drinks, and feels best in cooler weather.

Eventually we will get a tongue picture. But she described the appearance of her tongue quite well: tip is red, no white coating at all, the rest more pinkish or reddish, in the middle a fissure or line. Hopefully we get a picture next time.

Congratulation Carol, you did very good for the first time to test your pulse.

This is what she found:



In the beginning it is not easy to do the pulse test and take the tongue picture. But we hope that this gives enough info to find the right Gano-Soup.
Carol is very anxious to start her therapy.

Dear Carol,

I'm happy to hear that you like to start boiling Gano Soup.
I will close the thread here and we can continue exchanging advice and experiences in the Soup Thread:
Gano-Soup-Experience of Carol - Strong Arthritic Pain with Inflammation