Reishi mushroom tea has long been used to strengthen immune systems, ease anxiety and boost energy. It can even help with insomnia treatment and anxiety relief.

Reishi mushrooms contain chemicals that may help prevent or slow cancer cell growth, as well as stimulating a type of white blood cell that kills tumor cells.

1. Immune System Booster

Reishi mushrooms, also known as Ganoderma lucidum, have long been considered “mushrooms of immortality”, used in traditional Chinese medicine. Reishi is an adaptogen and may help strengthen immune function while simultaneously relieving stress levels; depending on its form (powder form, extract or tea), choosing quality reishi products that have been third-party tested to guarantee they contain all listed beneficial compounds is recommended.

Reishi is widely known for enhancing white blood cell activity in the body, helping your immune system fight infections and illnesses more efficiently. Furthermore, reishi helps combat free radical damage as a leading cause of chronic diseases such as cancer.

Reishi may help relieve chronic fatigue and boost energy levels by stimulating production of red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body and increasing production of erythrocytes; its antioxidant properties; or possibly by having a soothing effect on nervous systems – making it an excellent choice for people suffering from sleep disorders and anxiety.

Reishi is generally safe, however pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as those planning surgery should avoid it as it can reduce blood pressure and cause excessive bleeding. Furthermore, immunosuppressant medication used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease should avoid taking reishi as this could worsen symptoms of these illnesses. If you want to try reishi for yourself, look for products which have been double extracted using both water and alcohol extraction to ensure maximum effectiveness of its beneficial nutrients.

2. Lowers Blood Pressure

Reishi mushrooms contain polysaccharides that act as vasodilators and reduce high blood pressure, while also helping lower cholesterol. Reishi also appears to protect blood vessel lining cells against damage.

Reishi mushroom has long been used to treat viral infections like influenza (influenza), swine flu and avian flu; lung conditions like asthma; cancer; skin issues including fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, herpes genitalis and trouble sleeping (insomnia); as well as sleep disorders including trouble sleeping (insomnia). Furthermore, it may help treat chronic fatigue syndrome, altitude sickness symptoms in men as well as stomach ulcers.

Early research indicates that Reishi mushroom extract could potentially help people with mild to moderate high blood pressure reduce their blood pressure; however, evidence is conflicting and should be used with caution.

Animal studies indicate that Reishi mushroom can have anti-inflammatory properties. Its active ingredient may prevent histamine release which leads to allergy symptoms like itchy eyes and throat, runny nose, and watery eyes.

Reishi may help reduce fatigue associated with cancers, hepatitis and HIV/AIDS. Additionally, it has been used for an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia; BPH), noncancerous growths in the colon and rectorectum and to treat noncancerous growths on its own.

There is limited research regarding the safety of Reishi mushroom extract or powdered whole reishi mushroom powder when taken by pregnant women or children, especially while taking certain blood-thinning medications like Warfarin. Always speak to your healthcare provider prior to consuming Reishi; avoid it if you suffer from liver or gallbladder problems as well as heart, high blood pressure or kidney conditions as reishi may interfere with these conditions; there’s currently not enough evidence about whether Reishi could aid other health conditions like AIDS, asthma or Rheumatoid Arthritis.

3. Anti-Cancer

Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), an immortality-bringing polypore fungus, has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine as the “Mushroom of Immortality.” Reishi tea may help boost immune systems, promote relaxation and improve sleep; furthermore it has also been shown to slow aging processes and enhance liver functions, in addition to being proven as effective at lowering blood pressure and protecting against heart disease.

Reishi mushrooms contain beta-glucans, complex sugars that stimulate white blood cells to destroy cancerous tumors and may increase levels of cytokines that suppress cell growth and prevent its spread. Reishi is currently being researched as an effective cancer treatment option – specifically ovarian, prostate and breast cancers; precancerous tumor growth was inhibited as chemotherapy/radiotherapy treatments improved while liver cancer prevention efforts improved as well.

Reishi can act as a natural stress reliever and alleviate anxiety and depression. Research has also demonstrated its effects in terms of reduced triglycerides levels, lower blood pressure, clotting speed reduction, improved digestion with reduced constipation rates, liver damage reduction and relieving arthritis pain relief.

Reishi is generally safe to consume with few side effects; however, certain medications could interact with it and it would be best to consult a healthcare provider prior to using reishi during pregnancy, breastfeeding, medical treatments like chemotherapy or any allergies to mushrooms or fungal products; moreover its long-term effects are yet to be studied, so its consumption daily should be avoided for optimal results.

4. Anti-Inflammatory

Reishi mushroom tea contains an amazing combination of polysaccharides, triterpenoids and peptides that work synergistically to inhibit inflammation. This diverse collection of compounds contributes to medicinal mushrooms’ remarkable anti-inflammatory benefits – both treating current inflammation as well as preventing future flare-ups.

Reishi mushroom benefits are many, including its ability to inhibit DHT production and thus prevent male pattern baldness. DHT conversion leads to shrinkage of hair follicles on the scalp which then leads to hair loss; Reishi can inhibit this conversion process by inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme responsible for DHT conversion.

Reishi can help to both reduce inflammation and boost mood by alleviating stress and anxiety as well as encouraging healthy sleeping cycles.

Inflammation is our body’s natural response to injury or harmful stimuli, but chronic inflammation can become a problem. Reishi is thought to help alleviate it by supporting healthy functioning white blood cells – our primary line of defense against pathogens.

Medicinal mushrooms offer significant anti-aging benefits thanks to their antioxidant properties. Their beta-glucans assist the skin’s ability to store water from within, keeping it hydrated throughout. Furthermore, these powerful anti-oxidants neutralize free radicals that damage healthy cells and cause oxidative stress that contributes to wrinkle development.

Reishi is an effective herb that can easily be integrated into your daily routine as herbal tea. Before adding anything new, always consult your physician, especially if taking existing medications. When purchasing products containing Reishi, be aware of other ingredients which could negatively impact your health in different ways.

5. Sleep Aid

Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma Lucidum/Lingzhi), also known as the “Mushroom of Immortality,” has long been used as part of traditional Eastern medicine and sold commercially as a supplement and tea. Reishi’s health benefits range from relieving anxiety and insomnia, improving digestion and supporting heart health to mood enhancement and sleep promotion – making it an excellent natural sleep aid.

Research has demonstrated that Reishi can aid men’s hair loss by inhibiting the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), one of the primary causes of male pattern baldness. Furthermore, mushroom extracts derived from Reishi have also been found to increase macrophage activity – cells responsible for cleaning up damaged tissue.

Magnesium, found abundantly in this blend, helps promote better sleep by relaxing muscles and tendons so it’s easier for us to fall asleep faster and stay asleep through the night. Together these herbs form an effective combination for an evening herbal tea to promote restful, deep sleep allowing us to wake up feeling rested and revitalized every morning!

We love this tea because its caffeine-free formula provides a soothing base and promotes relaxation. Furthermore, its ingredients contain vital nutrients like calcium, iron and vitamin D as well as water-soluble proteins, dietary fiber, phosphorus potassium sulfur as well as antioxidants necessary for good health. NOW Foods retailers across the nation carry it and for every two boxes sold they donate one box to food banks serving those in need – perfect!