With a rich history of use in traditional wellness practices, reishi mushrooms have been prized throughout various cultures for over 2,000 years. Reishi mushroom supplements:
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Are commonly used in Chinese health practices**
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Contain compounds that help support immune health**
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Are one of the oldest mushrooms to have been used in wellness practices**
What are Reishi Mushrooms?
Reishi mushrooms are one of the oldest varieties of mushrooms known to have been used in traditional wellness practices. Also sometimes referred to as lingzhi mushrooms, they have been used in Chinese health practices for over 2,000 years.** They are polypore mushrooms that are corky and flat with a red varnished cap. Unlike some varieties of mushrooms, reishi mushrooms gills on its underside and releases its spores through white to dull brown pores located underneath its cap.
Mushrooms contain compounds such as Polysaccharides that have long been thought to help promote overall health and wellness.** Reishi mushrooms, in particular, contain compounds such as fungal proteins, which are believed to support immune health.**
Considered by many to be too bitter for culinary use, reishi mushrooms are frequently prepared as an extract.
Reishi Mushroom Supplements
Reishi mushroom supplements use a concentrated extract from the mushrooms and are available in liquid, capsule, and powder form. PipingRock’s Reishi Mushroom supplements feature concentrated extracts that come in easy-to-swallow quick release capsules for easy absorption.
Directions for Use
Always consult with your trusted healthcare provider prior to adding any supplement to your regimen. There is no set recommended daily allowance for mushroom supplements. Refer to individual label directions for more information.