Reishi (Ganoderma Lucidum)
Source: Certified Organic Facility
Blend: Protect Source, Varietals
Key Bioactive Compounds
Benefits
Reishi is arguably the most potent/diverse medicinal Fungi, providing multiple immunomodulating benefits and an overall general wellness tonic.
The Story
Reishi also known as Lingzi is one of the most researched and widely used functional mushrooms in the world and has been a main actor in Traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Modern pharmacological and clinical studies have confirmed that Ganoderma contains abundant biologically active substances. It is an adaptogen that works on multiple body systems by boosting the host response to various unhealthy cell activity. It possesses variable functions, including immunomodulation, anti-aging, reducing blood lipids, anti-viral and anti-tumor activities Reishi is a very effective general protective tonic with a focus on cancer and disease prevention and also later stage cancer treatments. Reishi also exhibits a calming and anti anxiety effect by improving the function of our adrenal glands thereby promoting restful sleeps, less anxiety and an overall sense of calm and wellbeing.
The Summary
Reishi or Ganoderma Lucidum is arguably the most potent and diverse of all medicinal Fungi providing multiple immunomodulating benefits and a noticeable calming component. We use it in our Protect Source blend and highly recommend our Reishi varietal as a daily tonic
Our Reishi contains:
mycelium, primordia, fruiting bodies, and extracellular compounds
Contraindications
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid ingesting Reishi.Reishi may interact with some medications for high blood pressure include captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), diltiazem (Cardizem), Amlodipine (Norvasc), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), furosemide (Lasix), and many others. High doses of reishi mushroom might slow blood clotting.
*These Statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to treat cure or prevent any disease.
