Guide to Reishi: The Mushroom of Immortality

Guide to Reishi: The Mushroom of Immortality

Reishi ‘The Mushroom of immortality’, has been renowned for centuries in traditional medicine. It was used by the great emperors of China who believed it to be intensely powerful, using Reishi to clear their minds, believing it would allow them to make clearer decisions during times of ruling and even war.

Reishi is part of the ‘functional mushroom’ family, featuring a diverse range of bioactive compounds such as antioxidants and fibre-rich beta-glucans. These compounds boost the bodies’ natural defence system by stimulating white blood cell production.

It also contains compounds that calm your nervous system, helping reduce stress, benefit sleep, and even alleviate anxiety and depression, creating the conditions for a long and healthy life.

Explore the Health Benefits:

  1. Strong Adaptogenic - Helps the body adapt to stress 
  2. Supercharges Focus and Mental Clarity 
  3. Promotes Deep and Restful Sleep
  4. Potent Antioxidant - Reverses cellular damage 
  5. Anti-Inflammatory - Helps manage symptoms of Arthritis and IBD
  6. Helps reduce allergies 
  7. Combats Anxiety and Depression 
  8. Supports Respiratory and Heart Health 
  9. Balances Blood Sugar Levels 
  10. Boosts Liver Health 
  11. Helps Manage Menopause Symptoms 
  12. May Aid in Managing HIV
  13. Reduce Risk Of Cancer
  14. Supports Prostate and Urological Health

Who should not take reishi mushrooms?

People with allergies to mushrooms or fungal products should steer clear. If you're on medication, have autoimmune disorders, pregnant or breastfeeding, or are undergoing medical treatments, consult a health care provider before consuming reishi mushrooms.

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