Reishi mushrooms, unlike caffeine, are naturally sedating and relaxing. Studies have demonstrated their efficacy at helping initiate healthy sleep cycles and providing restful, quality restful slumber. Reishi also supports the endocrine system by lowering stress levels while simultaneously balancing hormones (especially for menopausal women) while improving energy and immune functions as well as energy and immune function in general.

Reishi can help people who struggle with insomnia or other sleep disorders find peace of mind through its soothing properties, making it an invaluable addition to anyone’s nightly routine. Reishi has long been used in Chinese medicine; in fact it was included in Ming dynasty herbal texts Materia Medica as an herb that restores equilibrium to mind and emotions and provides natural sedative properties to relax patients faster so they could fall asleep faster.

Research suggests that Reishi may help treat insomnia by relaxing and soothing the nervous system. According to a study published in Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior journal, Reishi extract significantly decreased sleep latency, increased non-REM sleep time and light sleep time in pentobarbital-treated rats while simultaneously decreasing fidgeting and anxious behaviors.

Individual reactions to Reishi will vary, so it’s wise to begin slowly and monitor how it affects you. For optimal results, add Reishi to a smoothie or hot drink a few hours before bedtime for optimal results. Om Mushroom makes adding Reishi mushroom easy with recipes ranging from smoothies and hot beverages all the way through soups and sauces – with capsule form also being an option – making taking Reishi an easy part of daily life!