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Home -> Shop By Store -> ReishiReishiBotanical NameGanoderma lucidum Common names Ling chih, Ling zhi Introduction reishi herb is the fruiting body of a mushroom. It is produced commercially in China, Japan, and the United States. In Japan it grows in the wild on plum trees, but most of the supply is cultivated. Related species such as artist's conk (G. applanatum) occur in North America, but they are not grown commercially nor have their medicinal properties been studied. Traditional Use Reishi has been a folk medicine in China for thousands of years. It is mentioned in the first class of herbs in Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing for calming, benefiting vital energy (qi), and even improving the complexion. Once available only to emperors, this important tonic was considered an "elixir of life". it was traditionally used to treat hepatitis, hypertension, arthritis, nervous conditions, insomnia, lung disorders, and as a general tonic to "lighten weight and increase longevity. Symtoms Anxiety How much is usually taken? Reishi can be taken either as 1.5–9 grams per day of the crude dried mushroom, 1–1.5 grams per day in powdered form, 1 ml per day of tincture, or as a tea.9 Are there any side effects or interactions? Side effects from reishi can include dizziness, dry mouth and throat, nosebleeds, and abdominal upset. These rare effects may develop with continuous use over three to six months.10 Pregnant or breast-feeding women should consult a physician before taking reishi. Drug interactions? Certain medicines may interact with reishi. Refer to drug interactions for a list of those medicines. |
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