Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) grow in various hot and humid locations in Asia and are rightly a staple in Eastern medicine. Reishi is also known as “the mushroom of immortality” for its effective ability to promote longevity and wellness. Reishi mushroom can be eaten fresh or in powdered forms, but is also commonly served in teas or in liquid tinctures. As one of the most well researched functional mushrooms on the planet, Reishi has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and by holistic practitioners for centuries.
When found in the wild, they are typically growing on oak or maple trees. Used by many for its health benefits for longevity, Reishi’s bold nickname of “mushroom of immortality” is fitting. Reishi mushrooms are edible, but have a bitter taste so it is often used in teas, capsules or supplement powders. Due to its immunomodulating benefits of both the mycelium and the fruiting body of this mushroom can be consumed on a regular basis.
