Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)

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Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is known as the “mushroom of longevity.” It is rich in beta-glucan polysaccharides and ganoderic triterpenes, which give it immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and adaptogenic properties. It is most commonly associated with immune support, cardiovascular support, and easing stress and sleep disturbances.

INGREDIENTS

• Concentration: 15,000 mg in 30 ml
• Ingredients: Double water-alcohol extract 25%, organic Reishi spores (Ganoderma lucidum), macerate

PRACTICAL USES

• Immune support in oncology patients - improved NK cell and T-lymphocyte response; easing fatigue during chemotherapy.
• Improved sleep quality and reduced anxiety - triterpenes show calming effects; clinically observed shorter sleep onset time and fewer awakenings.
• Regulation of blood glucose and lipid profile - several weeks of use reduced HbA1c by ~0.5% and lowered LDL-C.
• Liver support - protective effects on liver cells in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
• Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects - helps inhibit excessive production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and neutralizes free radicals.

Other possible benefits

• Anti-inflammatory effects, beneficial in insomnia and anxiety states.
• Supports weight management (obesity) and helps combat fatigue.
• Helps regulate lipids and cholesterol; shows anti-aging activity.
• May support heart and liver protection, help lower blood pressure, and help prevent myocardial hypoxia.
• May help ease allergic reactions (by inhibiting histamine release), especially food-related.
• May support musculoskeletal conditions and stress reduction.
• Helpful in cancers of the stomach, liver, lungs, skin, brain, and kidneys.
• Shows antibacterial properties supporting the body’s natural protection (E. coli, pneumococci, staphylococci).
• Support in diabetes; helps soothe cough; has analgesic and expectorant effects.
• May support well-being in states of neurasthenia and support liver, skin, and eye functions.

Characteristics according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

• Temperature: neutral
• Taste: sweet and slightly bitter
• Tropism: heart, liver, lungs (some sources also include kidneys and/or spleen)

Expanded action in TCM terms

1. Tonifies Qi and nourishes the blood
   • Supports energy and blood circulation, strengthening overall condition.
2. Calms the spirit (Shen)
   • Helps ease restlessness and supports mood and sleep quality.
3. Transforms phlegm and stops cough
   • Supports the lungs, reduces excess mucus, and makes breathing easier.
4. Reduces shortness of breath
   • Improves breathing comfort in people with lung issues.
5. Strengthens Kidney Essence
   • Traditionally regarded as supporting Jing and longevity.

DOSAGE

20 drops daily

• Consult a doctor or a TCM therapist before use.
• Start with 5-10 drops, gradually increasing the dose during the first week.
• After one week of use, take a weekend break (Saturday-Sunday).
• After one month of continuous use, take a one-week break, then repeat the cycle.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Do not use in children under 3 years of age, pregnant women, or breastfeeding women.
• Store at room temperature, out of reach of small children.

Synergy of adaptogenic mushrooms - key pairings and their effects

Chaga + Cordyceps (energy and physical endurance)

Synergy for power and efficiency: The Chaga + Cordyceps set is an ideal choice for active people. Cordyceps stimulates energy production in mitochondria, improves aerobic capacity and circulation, which translates into better condition and athletic performance. Chaga, in turn, reduces the feeling of fatigue, works as a strong antioxidant, and supports faster tissue recovery.

Importantly, this duo also strengthens immunity - delivering a natural, caffeine-free vitality boost while mobilizing the immune system. In other words, Chaga + Cordyceps offers clean energy and a solid protective barrier.

Chaga + Lion’s Mane (energy and mental clarity)

Synergy for vitality and focus: Combining Hericium (Lion’s Mane) with Chaga pairs cognitive benefits with energy support. Hericium is known for supporting memory, focus, and mood, while Chaga provides stable, clean energy and protects cells against oxidative stress.

As a result, you get motivation and clarity without the nervousness often associated with caffeine. This duo is often added to “mushroom coffee” to support body and mind in a balanced way.

Chaga + Reishi (vitality and stress reduction)

Synergy for immunity and balance: Chaga - the “king” of antioxidants - boosts energy and supports the immune system, while Reishi - the valued “queen” of adaptogens - soothes the nervous system, helps manage stress, and supports healthy sleep.

Together they provide an energy lift without a later “crash” and help ease tension. The blend delivers powerful antioxidants and polysaccharides, supporting both cellular protection and immunity.

Chaga + Shiitake (immune synergy)

Synergy for immunity: Chaga, rich in betulin derivatives, and Shiitake, rich in lentinan, together increase white blood cell activity, strengthening the body’s natural protective barrier and helping address recurrent infections.

This duo provides a blend of beta-glucans and antioxidants, creating a true immune “shield” that helps protect cells from oxidative stress and pathogens.

Chaga + Coriolus (digestive health and immunity)

Synergy for gut health and immunity: Coriolus provides PSP/PSK polysaccharides with prebiotic activity, while Chaga helps soothe mucosal inflammation and supports healing. Together, they support the microbiome and strengthen immunity - reflecting the idea: “healthy gut, strong body.”

Chaga + Coriolus is a versatile combination - supporting the digestive tract, reducing inflammation, and strengthening immunity thanks to a high content of antioxidants and beta-glucans.

Cordyceps + Lion’s Mane (physical and mental energy)

Synergy for body and mind performance: Cordyceps supports ATP levels, increasing endurance and reducing fatigue, while Hericium supports NGF pathways, supporting memory and focus.

Cordyceps + Hericium provide long-lasting energy during exertion and sharper thinking - an ideal option for those who work hard physically and intellectually.

Cordyceps + Reishi (energy and reduced stress fatigue)

Synergy for vitality and calm: Cordyceps acts as a natural energy booster, while Reishi supports nervous system balance, helping reduce tension and supporting immunity.

This pairing helps you feel energized but not drained - Cordyceps adds drive, while Reishi supports stress resilience, providing longer-term recovery and immune protection.

Cordyceps + Shiitake (endurance and recovery)

Synergy for endurance and recovery: Cordyceps improves oxygen utilization and supports faster muscle recovery, while Shiitake provides beta-glucans supporting exercise-related immunity and valuable amino acids needed for tissue rebuilding.

As a result, Cordyceps + Shiitake can provide a natural energy lift before training and faster recovery afterward - without synthetic stimulants.

Cordyceps + Coriolus (vitality and immunity)

Synergy for protection and energy: Cordyceps mobilizes immune response and supports energy levels, while Coriolus - thanks to PSP/PSK - strongly modulates immune function. Together they help protect against infections and support recovery.

Cordyceps + Coriolus is a duo that supports vitality while strengthening the body’s defenses, helping you return to form faster after illness or intense effort.

Lion’s Mane + Reishi (nervous system, mood, and sleep)

Nootropic and anti-stress synergy: Hericium supports neurogenesis and cognitive function, while Reishi helps reduce stress, supports relaxation, and deepens sleep.

This pairing supports mental clarity while promoting calm - ideal during intense intellectual work or chronic stress.

Lion’s Mane + Shiitake (brain and immunity)

Synergy for cognition and protective barrier: Hericium provides erinacines and hericenones that support neurons, while Shiitake provides lentinan that activates immune cells. As a result, the body receives parallel support for the brain and immune system.

Hericium + Shiitake is therefore a comprehensive blend for better memory, focus, and stronger immunity.

Lion’s Mane + Coriolus (brain, immunity, and gut)

Synergy for the gut-brain axis: Hericium supports regeneration of the digestive mucosa and neuronal growth, while Coriolus supports the microbiome and has anti-inflammatory activity. Together they support cognition, immunity, and gut condition.

Hericium + Coriolus is a dynamic duo supporting focus, mood, and digestive health - translating into better well-being and resilience.

Reishi + Shiitake (immune support and overall health)

Immunomodulating and wellness synergy: Reishi supports overall balance, helps calm the system, and supports metabolic balance, while Shiitake, rich in B vitamins and amino acids, supports the liver and cardiovascular system.

This duo strengthens immunity, supports protection against oxidative stress, and promotes healthy sleep - Reishi + Shiitake is a natural approach to longevity and homeostasis.

Reishi + Coriolus (immunity and anti-inflammatory effect)

Synergy for the immune system: Reishi supports lymphocyte activity and stress adaptation, while Coriolus, thanks to its polysaccharides, provides anti-inflammatory and prebiotic support. Together they support a faster return to balance.

Shiitake + Coriolus (double immune “boost”)

Synergy for immunity and recovery: Lentinan from Shiitake and PSK/PSP from Coriolus activate immune cells, providing dual protection against viruses and bacteria.

Shiitake + Coriolus is a natural immunity “turbo-boost” - supporting recovery, improving vitality, and potentially supporting longevity thanks to a wealth of antioxidants.

Adaptogenic mushroom schedule according to the TCM organ clock

Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
Hours 7:00-9:00 - stomach, the best time to support digestion and the nervous system.
On an empty stomach or right after a light breakfast.
1-2 doses daily, at least 6 hours apart.

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)
Hours 9:00-11:00 - spleen-pancreas, time to build Qi energy and immunity.
Best as a “morning tea.”
Once daily, in the morning.

Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis / militaris)
Hours 15:00-17:00 - bladder, Yang energy still high.
Supports performance, energy, and kidneys.
1-2 times daily (morning and afternoon), not too late in the evening.

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)
Hours 21:00-23:00 - triple burner, preparation for sleep.
Ideal time for calming and regeneration.
Once daily, in the evening.

Amanita muscaria (fly agaric, microdosing)
Hours 5:00-7:00 - large intestine, cleansing and nervous system regulation.
In small morning doses as a nervous system reset.
Daily or every 2-3 days, depending on sensitivity.

General guidelines
Keep at least 1-2 hours between different mushrooms.
Cordyceps and chaga can be combined in the morning or early afternoon.
Reishi always in the evening, preferably solo.
Amanita only in the morning, never at night.
Most mushrooms can be taken daily; amanita is better used in cycles every few days.

In-depth articles about individual adaptogenic mushrooms

Chaga

Reishi

Coriolus

Shiitake

Soplówka Jeżowata

Cordyceps

SCIENTIFIC STUDIES ON REISHI

• Gao Y., Zhou S., Huang M. et al. “Effects of Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi) on Immune Functions in Advanced-Stage Cancer Patients”. Immunological Investigations (2003)
  Aim: Phase I/II study evaluating immunomodulation in 34 patients with digestive tract cancers.
  Findings: Six-week supplementation (5.4 g/day) increased NK cell activity and IL-2 and IFN-γ levels while reducing chemotherapy-related fatigue.
• Chen S., Xu J., Liu C. et al. “Randomized Controlled Trial of Ganoderma lucidum for Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus”. Phytomedicine (2016)
  Aim: 12-week double-blind trial in 84 people with type 2 diabetes.
  Findings: Reishi extract (1800 mg/day) reduced HbA1c (-0.5%) and LDL-C (-8%), improving insulin sensitivity with no adverse effects.
• Wang Z., Shen L., Liu L. et al. “Ganoderma lucidum Improves Sleep Quality and Reduces Fatigue: Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study”. Phytotherapy Research (2018)
  Aim: To evaluate the effect of 8-week supplementation (2 g/day) on sleep in 60 people with insomnia.
  Findings: The Reishi group showed shorter sleep onset time (-14 min), increased deep sleep (+11%), and reduced daytime fatigue (-18% on the FSS scale).

Reishi helps maintain balance in the body - supporting immunity, calming the spirit (Shen), and supporting heart health, promoting deep relaxation and regeneration.

This natural product is offered for its historical and ethnographic value and is supplied without any express or implied fitness for a particular purpose. It is simply a raw botanical specimen or a scientific sample. The information provided is intended exclusively for historical, scientific, and educational purposes and should not be interpreted as a recommendation for any specific use. The use and application of our product are at the customer’s own decision, responsibility, and risk.
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