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Revered by emperors and sages alike, and associated in oriental culture with happiness, health and good fortune, Reishi’s extensive health benefits have led to it being known as the ‘ Mushroom of Immortality’ or ‘ 10,000 Year Mushroom’ ( Mannentake).
Main Health Benefits
Allergies- such as hay fever (allergic rhinitis).
Autoimmune - such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, or ulcerative colitis.
Insomnia/Anxiety - sedative action and improvement in sleep patterns are one of the most commonly reported effects of Reishi
Cardiovascular health - Traditionally used in the treatment of heart disease, Reishi has been shown to support cardiovascular health through cholesterol lowering, blood pressure lowering and anti-coagulant effects, with improvements in ECG, chest pain, palpitations and shortness of breath.
Respiratory health - As well as it’s benefits for cardiovascular health, Reishi has traditionally been used to treat bronchitis. It’s anti-allergenic properties mean that it is helpful for allergic asthma, while Chinese studies also report alleviation of altitude sickness.
Liver disease - Reishi has long been a popular traditional treatment for liver disease and demonstrates wide hepatoprotective properties, including;
Protection from chemical toxicity
Inhibition of liver fibrosis
Normalisation of liver enzymes
Reduction of inflammation
Cancer - Reishi has a long history of use in cancer treatment with many reports of spontaneous remission. Reishi’s triterpines show extensive anti- cancer activity, inhibiting cancer cell growth, inducing apoptosis and, in the case of prostate cancer cells, blocking androgen receptors.