Reishi mushrooms – Ganoderma lucidum

Description

Reishi is a mushroom that is native to China and Japan, where it is known as the divine fungus and various other nicknames that relate to longevity and good fortune. Although the fungus is native to Asia, it is not readily found in nature. Instead, reishi is cultivated on wood logs, in sawdust and even liquid mediums. Because of their bitter taste, reishi mushrooms are generally not used fresh. Dried reishi mushrooms, however, are not only mellow in flavor but also yield concentrated polysaccharides and other antioxidant compounds when added to teas, soups and stews.
Whole dried reishi mushrooms are traditionally decocted or steeped in hot water for several hours for use in liquid herbal combination formulas.
Dried Reishi mushrooms, however, are not only mellow in flavor but also yield concentrated polysaccharides and other antioxidant compounds when added to teas, soups and stews.
Reishi mushrooms work to fight fatigue. They do this in a couple of different ways. First, they help to restore the body?s natural energy. And, strangely enough, they help you to get better sleep. Many people use reishi as a treatment for insomnia. However, while many sleep medications leave you lacking energy, reishi helps you to feel refreshed. May increase the effects of blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin. You should not use reishi if you are undergoing therapy with immunosuppressants drugs.