Reishi mushroom, or “Mushroom of Immortality” as translated from Chinese, has been used for thousands of years as both food and medicine. There are many variants of the mushroom species, Ganoderma but the one which has been most commercially successful is Ganoderma lucidum. Reishi is available in multiple forms such dried, pills, teas, and even Grown Your Own kits.

Anti-Inflammatory

Recent research reports that reishi benefits include about 400 bioactive compounds. These compounds are high in anti-inflammatory effects (as well as anti-oxidant). Reishi has also demonstrated an ability to deal with inflammation induced by a high-cholesterol diet.

Immune Booster

Another benefit to these ~400 bioactive compounds in reishi is boosting immunity. Scavenging free radicals helps the body maintain proper balance in its processes.

Cognitive Health

With ~400 bioactive compounds, reishi supports the brain’s ongoing need for oxygen and lessens damage from free radicals and oxidative stress.

Cancer Fighting

Research continues on how much reishi can benefit cancer patients, whether a first line treatment or an adjunct. Regardless, there is demonstrated benefit for reishi’s anti-cancer properties.