Reishi (Ganoderma lingzhi) Longevity Mushroom

Reishi mushroom has been admired in China for thousands of years. It is illustrated in many Chinese works of art and is utilized in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Research began in China and Japan during the 70’s discovering the high active levels of beta-glucans with the ability to potentiate innate immunity by activating immune cells.

Another compound found in Reishi mushrooms called triterpenoids were discovered in significant amounts which sets Reishi apart from all the other medicinal mushrooms.

 

Organs and Systems:

Heart, Microbiome, Adrenals, Immune (immune system)

 

Components:

Polysaccharides, Beta-glucans, Triterpenes,

Ergosterol, Amino acids, Polyphenols, Ganomycins,

Nucleosides, Ergothioneine

 

Key Actions:

• Anti-aging
• Allergy support – antihistamine effects
• Heart
• Settles the mind – meditation aid used by Zen monks
• Support of immune system
• Immunomodulator
• Inflammation
• Cancer
• Allergies
• Vaccine titers
• Supportive of neurofunction and neuro-protective
• Traumatic injury to brain and spinal cord
• Stroke
• Neurodegenerative conditions
• Alzheimer's/Parkinson's (AD/PD)
• Epilepsy
• Depression
• Sleep support,
• Prebiotic support of the microbiome due to fiber content and immune modulation
• Oxidative stress support
• Antioxidant

 

Pairs well with:

• Lion’s Mane for calming and neurological conditions.
• Turkey Tail for cancer conditions

 

Organ Affinity:

Heart, Lungs, Liver, Kidney

 

TCM action:

• Nourishes the Heart and Calms the Spirit

• Opens the chest, relaxes the diaphragm

• Tonifies Qi and Nourishes Blood - strengthens

the immune system and boosts energy and vitality

 

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