Royal Reishi Mushroom

Reishi is nicknamed the "Divine Mushroom of Immortality". Although it has several poetic nicknames, in English it is the glossy cork in Latin Ganoderma lucidum - a woody, disease-causing mushroom that gets its name from its typically shiny surface. Why is Reishi so special and how far back does its history go?

If you've ever heard of Reishi, it's probably in connection with traditional Chinese or Eastern medicine. Ganoderma lucidum, or Reishi, originated in Asia, where it was given a noble name: the divine mushroom of immortality or the royal mushroom. The inhabitants and their ancestors have been using the mushroom for their health for 4,000 years - so it is no wonder that while it is rather sporadically mentioned here, in Asia it is a commonly used vital mushroom. However, it was not only a vital mushroom, but also a good luck charm and protection against possible evil. Interestingly, Reishi was also popular among monks in Taoist monasteries. They used the mushroom before meditation, because they knew very well that Reishi can, among other things, calm our Shen spirit (our psyche).

A mushroom you wouldn 't enjoy

Speaking of using Reishi, you wouldn't want to miss out on glossy corn. It has a distinctly woody texture and is bitter, so it's not really suitable for a gourmet dinner. In addition, it is made up largely of indigestible fibre. These are the reasons why, as a food supplement, the mushroom is further processed by double extraction so that it can be taken internally.

What can Reishi do ?

What can the Royal Mushroom or Lingzhi in Chinese do? It may be considered a superfood, but according to health claim laws, we can only disclose to you those that are approved by the European Union. Reishi is good for supporting the immune system, supporting normal circulatory functions and for maintaining normal blood cholesterol levels. If you are interested in learning more about the benefits that Reishi's unique composition has to offer, then we recommend searching for studies or relevant texts that address its ability to harmonize the body.

How does Traditional Chinese Medicine approach Reishi ?

Traditional Chinese medicine sees the power of Reishi mainly in supporting a person's overall Qi energy. We could say that it can support both vitality and immunity .

According to Chinese medicine, Reishi has a tropism to the Heart. It can support it from a Western perspective, but also from an Eastern perspective. According to Chinese medicine, the Heart is the seat of the Shen soul. If we were to put the Shen Soul in the words of a modern person, we would say that it is our thinking, our consciousness, our awareness of our own identity and our ability to see into our own inner self, our wisdom, our intelligence. Our emotions also pass through the Shen. So with Reishi we can harmonize our psyche, it helps us control our emotions, it anchors us. People who take Reishi say that although Reishi doesn't solve their problems, suddenly they can handle them better.

According to Chinese medicine, Reishi supports the Lungs and Liver. Which is excellent for supporting breathing and for cleansing and regenerating the liver.

Athletes are also very fond of taking vital Reishi mushroom. According to many scientific studies, Reishi can increase their performance, helps them to better absorb oxygen and shortens the recovery phase.

Last but not least, we must not forget its anti aging effects (slows down aging).

How to navigate the wide range of Reishi products?

Today, you can come across many manufacturers offering Reishi on the market. So what to look for? By the quality of the mushroom raw material. This is crucial because mushrooms easily absorb various harmful substances such as heavy metals, pesticides or radioactivity. And you need Reishi to support your immune system - not clog it with other impurities. So in addition to the origin of the raw material, you need to know its quality and safety.

MycoMedica tests all mushroom raw material in independent Agrolab and ALS laboratories for over 500 types of harmful substances. Thus, MycoMedica Reishi does not contain heavy metals, pesticides, radioactivity or microorganisms dangerous to humans.

MycoMedica also tests all mushrooms for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are carcinogenic, can affect fetal development and have been linked to cardiovascular disease.

Not only that. MycoMedica uses a special MycoPrint method to make sure its mushrooms contain what they're supposed to. Many, especially too-cheap manufacturers, add things like starch to the mushroom raw material. Ordinary starch is also a polysaccharide and a normal laboratory cannot tell whether it is mushroom or potato starch. The problem is that potato starch, unlike mushroom starch, has virtually no effect on the human body.

The form of processing of the Reishi mushroom is also important. Reishi contains a number of active substances that are insoluble in water. They are not dissolved even by boiling. Triterpenes are a typical example. Reishi contains 120 species of triterpenes, of which 80 are physiologically active. This is not found in any other mushroom. Therefore, if you want your body to be able to use them, take Reishi that has been grown on oak trunks and not on a substrate, and that has undergone a double extraction - hot water followed by alcohol. MycoMedica Reishi does all of this. MycoMedica offers Reishi processed in several ways:

Reishi with 30% polysaccharides

probably the best-selling Reishi on the European market, which contains the optimal ratio of all active ingredients

Reishi with 50% polysaccharides

a very specific product suitable for exhausted people or athletes with high benefits for the immune system, which guarantees a 20% content of beta 1,3/1,6 D glucans

Reishi Triterpen

extract with an extraordinary amount of 10% triterpenes and 20% polysaccharides

Reishi BIO powder

ground Reishi powder in BIO quality

Reishi dried

pieces of dried Reishi mushroom for maceration in alcohol and for making tinctures or for cooking mushroom decoctions

If you are unsure of the right choice of Reishi for you, visit our Advisory center where doctors and therapists will be able to give you free and helpful advice.

Beauty hidden inside

What helps on the inside can also help on the outside. Some studies have already explored the idea of using vitalch mushrooms in cosmetics. This also applies to Reishi, which hides a natural treasure full of active substances. Apparently, Reishi could contribute to the protection of the skin against oxidative stress or to the prevention of skin ageing. With the return to nature that we are hearing more and more about from all sides, it is possible that such plant treasures with versatile uses will be increasingly in demand in the future. More in demand as a boost to vitality and beauty. This is no different for our CareMedica cosmetics, which contain extracts from vitalch mushrooms.

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Conclusion

It seems a bit as if we are making Reishi a preparation for everything. This is not the case, however, of the mushrooms, its range is definitely the widest. Try the Reishi mushroom from MycoMedica.

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