What is Reishi?
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a mushroom that has been used in Asia for more than 2,000 years for its positive effect on health. Reishi is one of the best known and most used medicinal mushrooms.
Ganoderma Lucidum is the Latin name and means 'shining skin.' In China, this mushroom is also called "the Herb of Spiritual Power".
Reishi grows as a parasite on deciduous trees, but can also grow on dead tree trunks. The color of Reishi is red and its shine makes it look like it has a layer of varnish over it.
Adaptogenic
Reishi is an adaptogen. Adaptogens are non-toxic plants that help return the body to a level of homeostasis. Adaptogenic herbs and roots have been used in China and Ayurveda for centuries. Nowadays they are also on the rise in the Western world.
What are the health benefits of Reishi?
Reishi has been used in Eastern medicine for more than 2,000 years. Traditionally, Reishi is mainly used to support the immune system. Reishi contains triterpenes and polysaccharides.
Mattisson organic Reishi capsules
These organic Reishi capsules consist of 100% fruiting body in a 17:1 hot water extract, standardized to 30% polysaccharides.