Reishi Mushroom - Ganoderma lucidum

Reishi mushrooms have long been used as medicine. They contain a variety of bioactive substances including triterpenoids, polysaccharides, flavonoids, steroids, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins. They are adaptogenic, immunomodulatory, anticancer,¹ antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiviral. They are used to treat fatigue, mild depression, various cancers, diabetes by lowering blood sugar, and high cholesterol. They can help urinary symptoms due to prostate enlargement.

Studies have found that leukemia, lung, liver, breast, prostate, skin (melanoma), cervical, ovarian, colon, and bladder cancer all respond to reishi mushrooms. Reishi can cause cancer cell death and also is anti-angiogenic, preventing the growth of new blood vessels which feed tumors. Reishi has been investigated and found helpful for relief of the side effects of chemotherapy such as nausea, fatigue, poor appetite, and more.² Reishi Mushroom | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is an excellent source of information.

Reishi is active against a wide variety of common bacteria, viruses, and fungus.³

Possible side effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, insomnia, liver damage at high doses.

Tincture dosing: 1-2 ml once per day. Start slowly as allergies and intolerances are always possible. 

Contraindications: Do not take with blood thinners or immunosuppressants. Do not take reishi during chemotherapy without consulting your doctor.

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose or treat any illness.