Country of Origin - China
Traditional Uses:
Reishi has been known to have many functions and has been the subject of a great deal of research in recent years. Reishi is used as a tonic to help increase energy, improve digestion and sleep, strengthen resistance to disease, and regulate the immune system. It is widely used to improve the cardiovascular system, lower HDL (the 'bad' cholesterol), and reduce excess fatty acids. Also, Reishi has been shown to prevent and treat hardening of the arteries, angina, and shortness of breath associated with coronary heart disease. Japanese doctors routinely prescribe Reishi for memory loss, insomnia, hyperlipidemia, chronic bronchitis, and a whole range of degenerative diseases of the elderly, including disorders associated with senility. There is some evidence to suggest that Reishi can help treat altitude sickness and chronic hepatitis B. It has also been used in chemotherapy and HIV support treatments.
Preparation Methods and Usage Directions:
In Traditional East Asian Medicine the texts call for 1.5 to 9 grams of dried mushrooms per day, prepared in a tea. The daily amount, taken as tea, should be split between morning and evening.
Bring the tea to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. For maximum benefit you can simmer the tea from 2-4 hours, although a fairly strong tea can be made in 20-30 minutes. The grounds can be re-heated with benefit, discard the grounds when they no longer produce color in the tea.
Filter the tea through a coffee filter before drinking. As mentioned the grounds can be re-used as long as they produce color in the tea. Any un-used portion of the tea can be refrigerated and used up to two days later. Shake the stored tea before using it.
Processing: We have discovered recently that Reishi Mushroom Pieces have been irradiated. Reishi is simply not allowed into the country without irradiation.
A considerable number of studies in Japan , China , USA , and the UK demonstrate the capacity of Reishi
mushroom to resolve a vast array of common ailments. Reishi mushrooms are a fantastic way to charge up on Vitamin D - about the highest non-animal source....
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