Reishi

Ganoderma licidum

The herb of spiritual potency, as they say in Chinese medicine. Consuming a slow growing fungus seems like a far-off, wild ride, but Reishi contains innumerable health benefits for both the healthy and the sick.

Reishi boosts our immune system by reducing inflammation in our white blood cell pathways, allowing them to travel quicker and fight stronger. We learn that during treatment of cancer, radiation kills off fighter cells despite our desperate need for them, Reishi increases influences WBC production and overall immune function to protect against downside of radiation. Furthermore, Reishi strengthens bones and increases bone marrow production. Reishi fiercely promotes defense against allergies and pairs wonderfully as a daily antihistamine; not only to aid in allergy symptoms, but to tone the resistance.

Reishi is high in antioxidents with primary constituents of: Cyclooctasulphur (triggers histamine release for allergies and inflammation), Adenosine (inhibits platelet aggregation, relaxing muscles, and tightens cells), and other highly potent chemical compounds which stimulate the immune system, fight tumors, and lower blood pressure.

On top of the immune-blanketing protection, Reishi helps to kick fatigue and fight depression. Taken as an immunity booster during cold and flu season also aids in seasonal depression. It favors the heart and cardiovascular system by controlling blood glucose levels and lowering blood sugar. It also gives our livers a loving hug.

There are no known contraindications for Reishi, making it a safe fungi to consume. The curation is what makes it difficult and the medicinal properties need to be pulled via water concoction as well as an alcohol extraction, it is best taken as a tincture.

Find Reishi extract in Sage & Aqua’s Immunity Boost tincture.