Reishi mushroomPosts and articles about Reishi mushroomArticlesJoel TaylorReishi Mushroom Benefits for Health & Potential Side Effects Ganoderma lucidum is a fungus called "Reishi" in Japan or "Lingzhi" in China. It's used in traditional Eastern medicine to treat different illnesses for a long...CommunityAre Reishi mushrooms bad for the liver?Will taking too many Reishi mushrooms potentially harm my liver? I've heard that Reishi mushrooms may contribute to liver toxicity and damage.ArticlesJoel TaylorBenefits of Reishi Mushrooms for Hair Health and Hair LossEven though your hair is not necessarily alive, science has found that it is made up of many different minerals and nutrients, the absence or excess of which ca...ArticlesJoel TaylorWill Taking Lion’s Mane Before Bed Help You Sleep?Functional mushrooms and other traditional Eastern medicines are a rising topic of conversation in the west among avid supporters of alternative medicine and ph...ArticlesDr Lori Beth Bisbey5 Functional Mushrooms to Help With Chronic Joint Pain—and How to Use ThemChronic joint pain can be caused by a variety of conditions including autoimmune diseases, consequences of aging, accidents causing mechanical damage, and non-i...ArticlesJoel TaylorHow to Use Reishi Mushrooms for SleepReishi mushroom (also known as Lingzhi or Ganoderma lucidum) is sometimes referred to as the Mushroom of Immortality due to its long list of health benefits. On...AnswersJoel TaylorHow Long Does It Take for Reishi Mushrooms to Work?Among functional mushrooms, Reishi Mushrooms have emerged as a popular one because they are proven to have many health benefits. Grown on hardwoods, Reishi Mush...AnswersJoel TaylorDo Reishi Mushrooms Lower Cortisol Levels?Cortisol is the primary stress hormone that can increase your blood pressure and anxiety. Your body releases it in the morning after it sees sunlight to tell it...AnswersPetal MashrakiWhat Are the Potential Side-Effects of Reishi Mushrooms?Reishi mushrooms have been used in traditional Asian medicine for thousands of years. Only recently has scientific research been done on these mushrooms (also c...ArticlesJoel TaylorReishi Mushroom Tea: Benefits, Disadvantages, and How to Brew ItReishi mushroom tea has been utilised to treat many ailments for thousands of years. The benefits promised by Reishi in its many forms are extensive, but what e...ArticlesJoel TaylorChaga vs Reishi: Benefits, Side Effects, Similarities, and DifferencesChaga and Reishi are 2 types of functional mushrooms that are similar in chemical composition and beneficial properties. Whereas many functional mushrooms can b...AnswersJoel TaylorBest Way and Time to Take Reishi MushroomsReishi mushrooms, often referred to as Ganoderma lucidum or the Mushroom of Immortality, have been used in traditional Eastern medicine for centuries. There mig...ArticlesStaff WriterPreventive Care With Functional Mushrooms: 5 Reishi Mushroom BenefitsGanoderma lucidum aka reishi mushrooms or Lingzhi are perhaps one of the most revered functional mushrooms of the East, yet they have only recently caught our e...ArticlesJoel TaylorReishi Mushroom for Cancer: Benefits, Treatment, Research, and MoreReishi mushroom—also known as the Mushroom of Immortality or by its scientific name, Ganoderma lucidum—has been used in traditional medicines for thousands of y...AnswersSamuel NjorogeWhat Are Benefits and Potential Side-Effects of Reishi Mushrooms?The Reishi mushroom from Asia has been in use for over a hundred years to manage several health issues. Although it has recently regained popularity, not much i...AnswersJoel Taylor11 Benefits of Reishi Mushroom ExtractReishi mushroom is a fibrous and woody fungus that has been used in traditional eastern medicines for thousands of years. Though the mushroom exists in many dif...CommunityWhich mushrooms are good for bones?Are there any medicinal mushrooms that can help with bone strength?CommunityCan a fatty liver be reversed with Reishi mushroom?Hi guys, can I drink Reishi tea to cleanse my liver? CommunityCan you rebuild bone density with medicinal mushrooms?Hi, I have osteoporosis, is it possible to help my body to rebuild bone density by taking medicinal mushrooms? CommunityWill reishi mushrooms help the immune system fight cancer cells? Is reishi mushrooms an effective immune booster for fighting cancer? CommunityIs Ganoderma lucidum good for breast cancer?Hello everyone, I have been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, and I'm still deciding whether I will be doing the chemotherapy sessions or not. I would rathe...CommunityDoes reishi mushroom relieve chemotherapy side effects?CommunityDoes reishi mushroom increase oestrogen? Hey guys, I have stage 1 breast cancer. Thankfully we caught it in the beginning stages, and I do not doubt it will be irradiated. I'm looking for alternative m...CommunityCan you reverse greying hair with Reishi mushroom?CommunityDoes Reishi mushroom lower DHT levels? Is it possible for reishi mushrooms to lower high levels of DHT, increasing hair growth and decreasing baldness? CommunityIs reishi mushroom a good anti-inflammatory for the scalp? Hi, I have seborrheic dermatitis and want to know if a reishi mushroom ointment would help to ease that inflammation? CommunityIs Reishi mushroom good for your hair? My hair has been very brittle of late, and a friend of mine said that I should try using Reishi mushroom. Now, I'm not going to just jump at what she says becau...CommunityIs Reishi mushroom anti-bacterial?Hello, I enjoy experimenting with different homemade cleaning agents. Currently, I fuse lemon and orange peels with vinegar and use that in combination with bic...CommunityDoes reishi mushroom help with hair loss?CommunityHow much Reishi mushroom should I take for insomnia?How many mg of reishi mushrooms should I take before it helps me to fall asleep?CommunityHow long will it take for the Reishi mushrooms to help me sleep?I bought myself reishi mushroom powder to drink before bed. How long does it take for reishi mushrooms to start working?CommunityHow do you take Reishi mushrooms to sleep?Hi, I want to buy myself some reishi mushrooms to see if they could help me sleep better. What is the best form to take Reishi mushrooms for sleep, and how much...CommunityDo Reishi mushrooms make you sleepy?I'm looking for solutions to my struggle with insomnia. Could reishi mushrooms possibly be the answer to this?CommunityIs Reishi Mushroom and CBD good for rheumatoid arthritis?Has anyone combined Reishi Mushroom and CBD to deal with arthritis?CommunityAre Reishi mushrooms anti-aging?Do reishi mushrooms have antioxidants that can help reduce free radicals and thus have an anti-aging effect?CommunityHow long before bed should I take the Reishi mushroom supplement?When is the best recommended time to take reishi mushroom supplements if you want them to help you improve your sleep quality?CommunityIs Reishi mushroom an adaptogen?Hi, I'm looking for adaptogenic mushrooms to add to my diet. Are reishi mushrooms one of them?CommunityDo Reishi mushrooms help reduce acne?My daughter has entered puberty, and her face is starting to get a lot of pimples. Should I buy her reishi mushroom cream to use on her face?CommunityCan Reishi mushrooms aid digestion?I have irritable bowel syndrome and wanted to know if I can take Reishi mushrooms. Are Reishi mushrooms good for gut health and digestion? CommunityCan Reishi mushrooms be used to cure epilepsy? My son recently started having epileptic episodes and I'm looking for potential solutions. I use Reishi mushrooms myself for the vast health benefits, but I was...CommunityCan Reishi mushrooms reduce emotional stress?Can Reishi mushrooms be used to reduce anxiety and emotional stress? It's causing me to experience a lot of pent-up anger and this is usually out of character f...CommunityDoes the Lingzhi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) have anti-inflammatory properties?How do Lingzhi mushrooms compare to CBD products in their anti-inflammatory properties? Do Lingzhi mushrooms even have anti-inflammatory properties?CommunityDo Reishi Mushrooms help with Tinnitus?I tried CBD but it didn't help. Someone mentioned I might have more luck with Reishi Mushrooms or Lion's Mane for tinnitus, but how true is this?CommunityDo Reishi mushrooms improve heart health?How effective are they at helping with poor heart health that causes heart palpitations and breathlessness?CommunityCan Reishi Mushrooms assist in the treatment of viral infections?How effective are these mushrooms at treating different viral infections?CommunityIs Reishi mushroom good for asthma?Are there benefits aside from the anti-inflammatory properties of Reishi mushrooms that could assist with lung diseases and breathing conditions? Someone told m...CommunityDo Reishi Mushrooms have anti-aging effects on the skin?If so, should I just eat them normally, or is there another way I could use them to target aging skin better?CommunityAre there anti-inflammatory properties of Reishi Mushrooms?If there are, how could this positively affect the body?CommunityAre Reishi Mushrooms (Lingzhi) good for high blood pressure?I have hypertension and am looking for something to help me treat it. Does Reishi Mushroom help lower blood pressure? How much Reishi should I take for the best...CommunityWhat are the positive effects of Reishi Mushroom on the immune system?How do they affect toxicity levels and immune response capabilities?CommunityWhich scientifically proven benefits do Reishi Mushrooms have?How many studies are there that prove the benefits of Reishi Mushrooms, and what are these benefits?CommunityAre Reishi mushrooms good for anemia?I suffer from an iron deficiency which often leaves me feeling very tired. I am looking for a natural remedy and have heard Reishi mushrooms could be the one I'...CommunityDoes slow cooking dried Reishi overnight destroy their vitamins?I've been told that I need to cook my dried Reishi in order to get the best benefits, so I have started leaving them overnight in a slow cooker. I reasoned that...CommunityCan I take Reishi mushroom if I have an autoimmune disease?Reishi mushrooms seem to have so many medical advantages, and can even be used by cancer patients on chemotherapy. As someone with an autoimmune disease, howeve...CommunityIs the Hemlock Varnish Shelf mushroom the same as Reishi mushroom?They are both called "Ganoderma", but Reishi mushroom is called Ganoderma lucidum and Hemlock Varnish Shelf mushroom is called Ganoderma tsugae. I've even heard...CommunityIs it recommended to take Lion's Mane and Reishi Mushrooms with or without food?Are there any negative effects that can happen if I take them without food? Also, can taking them with food decrease the potency of the effects?AnswersJoel TaylorDo Reishi Mushrooms Grow in the Northern Hemisphere?Reishi mushrooms are one of the most effective mushrooms with several incredible benefits. Often referred to as a ‘lacquered conk’ due to its shiny, reddish app...CommunityWhat are the health benefits of Reishi mushroom extract?Hi guys, I was looking into Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) mushroom extract and I am curious about the side effects and the benefits.