SPIRIT NOURISHING | IMMUNE PROTECTION | FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

The reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), an edible type of medicinal fungus that has been used for various healing abilities for thousands of years, is a true “superfood.” Also known as Ling Zhi in Chinese, these mushrooms are strongly anti-inflammatory and tied to longevity, better immune function and mental clarity — perhaps that’s why they’ve adopted the nickname “king of mushrooms.”

As described in the book “Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects,” in Chinese the name for the reishi mushroom represents “a combination of spiritual potency and essence of immortality … it’s tied to success, well-being, divine power, and longevity. Among cultivated mushrooms, G. lucidum is unique in that its pharmaceutical rather than nutritional value is paramount.” [Medical Reference R]

Throughout history in holistic medicine practices, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), reishi mushrooms have been considered to be adaptogen herb-like substances, meaning they help us deal with the negative effects of stress — such as increased inflammation, depleted energy levels, damaged blood vessels and various types of hormonal imbalances.*

• inflammation*
• fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome)*
• frequent infections (urinary tract, bronchitis, respiratory infections, etc.)*
• liver disease*
• food allergies and asthma*
• digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome*
• tumor growth and cancer*
• skin disorders*
• autoimmune disorders*
• diabetes*
• viruses, including the flu, HIV/AIDS or hepatitis*
• heart disease, hypertension, high blood pressure and high cholesterol*
• sleep disorders and insomnia*
• anxiety and depression*

Reishi Mushroom powder: fruiting body and mycellium*.

*Organic

Add 1/2-1tsp to tea, cacao, coffee, smoothies, soups, and even savory sauces.