Reishi

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.