Reishi: Medicinal Mushrooms

Posted: 21 Oct 2024 by MYG

Discover why Reishi is renowned as the 'mushroom of immortality.'

What Is Reishi?

Known as the ‘mushroom of immortality’, Reishi (also known in latin as ‘Ganoderma lucidum’) is a mushroom with a reddish body and a woody texture. Its flesh has a leathery texture and a bitter taste. This may explain why centuries ago, it was prepared for medicinal purposes, both in infusion and therapeutically. Oriental medicine highlights the ability of Reishi to enhance Jing-Qi (ancestral energy) and eliminate stagnation (energy blockages) that cause arthritis, bronchitis, asthma, neurasthenia, insomnia and heart disease.

Powerful benefits of Reishi Mushrooms

The Mushroom of eternal youth. Certain unique compounds of Reishi make it a great anti-inflammatory and one of the most powerful natural antioxidants that exist acting against free radicals that are the primary cause of cellular oxidation and ageing.

Anti Stress: Keep calm and take reishi - studies show that in cases of stress, anxiety and depression reishi has a positive effect
Enhances sleep: Insomnia: As a knock on effect to promoting emotional balance and reducing fatigue, reishi's properties go as far as supporting a healthy sleep cycle, calming down
Healthy heart: Reishi helps to maintain and regulate blood pressure and healthy cholesterol levels

Reishi's powerful nutrients

Beta-glucans – known to support the immune system
Triterpenes (ganoderic acids) with antihistamine-like activity
Adenosine and guanosine with antiplatelet effect, myorelaxant (skeletal muscle)
Sterols
Minerals (iron, zinc, copper, manganese, magnesium, potassium, germanium and calcium)
Group B vitamins (particularly B9)
17 amino acids, among which are all essential