Reishi mushrooms

Reishi (pronounced "ree-shee") has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Reishi is known as "Lingzhi" to the Chinese, which translates to "the mushroom of immortality". Reishi is known and prized for containing compounds that are "immunomodulatory", meaning it contains compounds that will boost a weak immune system, or suppress an overactive immune system. Reishi is not a culinary mushroom. It has a quite biter taste. The medicinal compounds found in reishi are water soluble. The preferred method to extract these medicinal compounds is to make a tea using a long, slow (2 hour) simmer, then add the tea to a strong flavored beverage, such as coffee. You will find directions for making reishi tea inside the cover of our reishi package label.