Reishi Mushroom Slices

Sliced reishi mushroom — a polypore that grows on dead and dying hardwoods. Known in China as Lingzhi, 'the mushroom of immortality.' One of the most revered medicinal mushrooms in Eastern tradition.

Details

• Origin: China
• Certified organic
• Sliced for tea and decoction

Ingredients

• Organic reishi mushroom slices (Ganoderma lucidum)

Traditional uses

Reishi has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for over two thousand years and appears in some of the earliest Chinese herbal texts. Traditionally valued as a Shen tonic — a herb for the spirit and the calm, sustained mind — and as a deeply restorative adaptogen. The Chinese name Lingzhi roughly translates as 'spirit mushroom.'

Suggested use

Simmer 1-2 slices in 4 cups of water for 1-2 hours, ideally with a slice of fresh ginger and a strip of orange peel. Strain and drink the decoction warm. Can be re-simmered. Reishi has a bitter, woody flavour — sweeten lightly if desired.

Care & safety

Avoid for those on blood thinners or before surgery. May interact with diabetes and blood-pressure medications. Not recommended in pregnancy or with autoimmune conditions without practitioner guidance.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep away from direct sunlight.

This information is for educational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.