Ingredient Spotlight

Reishi / Ling Zhi

Why we love it

Reishi can help with restlessness, insomnia, and hot flashes, and is also great for strengthening the liver and supporting the adrenals.

Helps with:

  • Insomnia

  • Fatigue

  • Stress

  • Mental Fog

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How it Heals

In Chinese Medicine, Reishi nourishes blood and calms the spirit while also tonifying lung Qi, transforming phlegm and stopping coughing + wheezing. 

In Western terms, Reishi is considered to be a potent antioxidant. Its Triterpenes offer protection against viruses and fungal and microbial infections, which can lead to better digestion and absorption of nutrients, resulting in a healthy gut. Its powerful anti-inflammatory effects improve liver function and decrease the symptoms of allergies. 

Fun fact: In Chinese medicine, Reishi mushroom was known as the "Medicine of Kings," as one of its earliest known uses was as a special tonic for emperors seeking immortality.

How we use it

“One of the main reasons I love Reishi is its ability to guide the body to a peaceful state of balance. Most TCM principles refer to Reishi as a Shen tonic, which loosely translates to a herb that nourishes the spirit. Additionally, adding Reishi to your night-time routine can help promote peaceful sleep.”

- Dr Liem Le, DAOM, MS

What the research says

Present results indicate that Reishi might reduce the risk of intestinal infection.
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Results suggest that the reishi extracts have an impact on colon luminal health by modulating secondary bile acids, microflora, mucins, and propionate that are related to colon cancer.
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Evidence gained from conducted studies fully supports the conception of combining honey and reishi extract to obtain a functional food product of high biological potential.
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Research supports medicinal safe use of mushrooms under controlled conditions and cautioned use of higher concentrations.
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