Reishi is an anti-oxidant with multiple health advantages, including balancing hormone levels and supporting restful sleep. Reishi may also help ward off stress-induced insomnia or fatigue by soothing anxiety levels in the mind and relieving tension.

Reishi mushroom has long been used in Chinese medicine to replenish our vital energy, known as “qi”; while Lingzhi (literally spirit mushroom), is widely recognized for helping promote mood enhancement and mental clarity.

Reishi mushroom has been shown to significantly increase circulating NK cells, which are white blood cells known for killing cancerous and abnormal cells, while also stimulating an activity-increasing natural killer cell type that targets cancer cells without harming healthy tissue, prompting some researchers to refer to it as a tumor fighter.

Reishi has long been used by acupuncturists and other practitioners to balance the body’s hormone system and prevent imbalances that lead to fatigue, anxiety, depression, weight gain and poor sleep. At Rritual we use Reishi Relax with Ashwagandha root for supporting healthy sleeping cycles by relieving fatigue while quieting an overactive mind for restful slumber.

Reishi can be taken either as a powder or extracted for use in teas, coffees and foods. Studies have demonstrated that taking reishi for just a short while can significantly improve sleep quality, reduce latency times and lengthen non-REM and light sleep duration – especially if taken alongside nutrients known for supporting mood and brain health such as ashwagandha, lion’s mane or cinnamon.