Category - Reishi Mushroom

With a long, storied history of medicinal usage in Asian traditional medical practices, the reishi mushrooms, also known by their scientific name, Ganoderma lucidum, are believed to promote longevity and good health. Relatively rare in the wild, this species, nicknamed “the immortal mushroom,” was once reserved for royalty. Now, reishi is regularly grown, making it[…]

For centuries, humans have been curious about mushrooms, from ancient healers to modern chefs. These days, they are considered “trending foods,” a clear renewed interest in everybody’s favorite mushroom, and in the nutrient-dense benefits they offer. Like most psoriasis sufferers, you may have tried (or at least thought about) changing up your diet in an[…]

With increasing exposure to stress, chronic infections, increased gut permeability, and synthetic stressors, autoimmune conditions are becoming increasingly prevalent. Conventional approaches that suppress the immune system might not produce lasting changes, which patients are seeking. So Is Reishi Mushroom Good for Autoimmune Conditions? Reishi has been shown to balance and improve immune system function, but[…]

Does Reishi Mushroom Help Erectile Dysfunction? Reishi mushrooms have been shown to improve blood flow and increase libido in this study. This may mean that reishi can help erectile dysfunction. Although more studies need to be conducted. There are a plethora of benefits associated with reishi mushroom, so you can always try reishi and see[…]

Does Reishi Mushroom Help With Candida? Reishi mushrooms can aid in the elimination of Candida due to it’s immune-boosting and anti-fundal effects. Studies show that reishi prevents candida from growing, and thus could be a crucial component in a candida-fighting protocol. I have personal experience with this as I had a similar fungal infection, tinea.[…]

Reishi mushrooms have been held for some time as the mainstay of natural medicine in countries all over the world, because it is thought to have beneficial and healing properties. For centuries, it has been used as a traditional medicine in Chinese and Japanese medicine for treating insomnia. Does Reishi Mushroom Give You Energy? Reishi[…]

Does Reishi Mushroom Help With Depression? Results may be different for everyone, but studies have shown reishi mushrooms to be beneficial for depression. In a 2013 study that involved mice, it was shown that water-soluble reishi extract had an antidepressant effect. There is also this study using reishi that specifically discusses mood lifting effects as[…]

Does Reishi Mushroom Help With Herpes? Yes, studies show that reishi mushroom provides a source of immune support and anti-viral activity. An isolated proteoglycan from reishi mushrooms was found to inhibit herpes viral replication, thereby killing cells infected by the herpes simplex virus. Similarly, a protein of Maitake mushrooms was shown to deactivate and inhibit[…]

A Healthy cat diet requires a lot more than just one scoop of dry food. Any cat will benefit from ingesting daily supplements to support his or her overall health. But, with so many supplements on the market, it can get hard to figure out what is best for your cat. There is one herb[…]

Does Reishi Mushroom Work for Neuropathy? There are no studies showing benefits to using reishi for neuropathy. Which Mushroom is Good for Neuropathy? Although there are many studies showing that lion’s mane mushroom is good for neuropathy related pain. Reishi has been shown to have neuroprotective benefits. Using both reishi and lion’s mane together could[…]