Reishi Mushroom
Reishi is a well-known medicinal mushroom used traditionally for long-term resilience—especially for stress adaptation and immune support. It’s not a quick ‘feel it immediately’ herb for most people; it’s more of a steady routine. Reishi is generally well tolerated, but it can interact with blood thinners and may affect blood pressure or blood sugar in some people.
Key Benefits
- Supports immune balance and resilience (supportive)
- May support stress adaptation and calm mood (supportive)
- May support sleep quality when stress is high (supportive)
- Supports inflammation balance as part of a long-term routine (supportive)
Common Issues It May Help With
- Stress and burnout support (supportive)
- Sleep support (supportive)
- Immune support (supportive)
- Inflammation support (supportive)
How To Use (Simple)
- Often used as tea/decoction, powders, capsules, or extracts. Follow label directions. Many people use it daily for several weeks to assess benefit. Take with food if sensitive.
Taste / Notes
Bitter, earthy, woody.
Evidence Level
Evidence is mixed but promising for immune modulation and related markers; results depend on extract type and dose. Traditional use is strong.
Cautions
Use caution if you take anticoagulants/antiplatelets or have bleeding disorders. Stop before surgery unless clinician says otherwise. Possible side effects: dry mouth, upset stomach, rash. Pregnancy/breastfeeding: avoid due to limited safety data.
Interactions
Anticoagulants/antiplatelets (possible increased bleeding risk) Blood pressure medications (may lower BP in some—monitor) Diabetes medications (may lower glucose in some—monitor)
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