What is Reishi?

Reishi is a large and shiny mushroom native to Asia. They prefer tropical, sub-tropical and temperate climates where hardwood trees are abundant. Only two or three out of every ten thousand mature hardwood trees have Reishi growing on them. It’s most common to find them on oak and maple trees. This fungus has a long history in traditional Eastern medicine.

Benefits of Reishi

Reishi mushrooms have more than 400 different nutrients. These include triterpenoids, beta-glucans, polysaccharides and peptidoglycans. They are one of the most commonly used adaptogenic mushrooms because of their benefits to overall wellness. Reishi is believed to:

• Boost immune system
• Manage stress response
• Increase energy
• Support heart health
• Improve sleep