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Fresh Reishi Mushroom Tea Recipe
Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma tsugae) can be found throughout Appalachia and harvested for its medicinal benefits by herbalists for use against cancer, high cholesterol levels and hepatitis.
Mushroom tea may have a bitter flavor, but that is more than offset by its many health benefits. Mushrooms help strengthen immune systems and boost overall wellbeing.
Ingredients
Reishi mushrooms are a staple in herbal teas, and have long been researched medicinal herbs. Reishi is known to act as an adaptogenic herb which balances your energy throughout the day while improving sleep quality, managing stress, protecting liver health, fighting cancer cells and treating high blood pressure. Reishi is now widely researched medicinal herb and one of the staple natural health products.
Reishi mushroom can be consumed either as powdered form or liquid extract for tea, although powdered forms tend to be easier as they don’t require long hours of steeping time. Reishi can also be purchased as capsules and tincture form for easier consumption.
Reishi mushroom is an adaptogenic herb, used to promote balanced energy levels and treat depression or anxiety as well as sleep issues. Its main component, ganoderic acid, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties; additionally it may prevent tumor growth while simultaneously lowering cholesterol levels and maintaining balanced blood pressure levels. Reishi mushrooms are widely used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Fresh reishi mushrooms typically range in hue from red or orange to orange-red and have an elegant conk shape, growing on decomposing trees and plants in hot and humid regions around the world. Reishi can be purchased in bulk in produce sections of supermarkets as well as natural health food shops; make sure when purchasing that it has an unblemished underside with no dark patches; any darkened or faded patches could indicate that it has gone bad and should be avoided altogether.
Reishi mushroom tea bags can also be purchased at most health food stores and online. If you prefer ordering your products directly online through Instacart, the “Instructions” field allows you to leave any specific instructions or preferences for their personal shopper and once purchased you can schedule delivery or pickup as it best fits into your busy life schedule.
Preparation
Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) has long been used as an ancient remedy in Chinese medicine, promoting longevity and strengthening immunity. Available as nutritional supplements, powder, or tea; when purchasing packaged reishi products be sure to look for ones containing its fruiting body (stems and caps) rather than just mycelium or grains; recent research indicates it may even aid with treating high blood pressure or liver diseases.
Reishi is an adaptogen which balances energy levels and alleviates symptoms associated with stress-related conditions, helping prevent chronic fatigue and regulate adrenal gland function, as well as helping lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
If you want to harvest your own reishi mushrooms, they can be found both wild and sold at herbal shops and natural health stores. When hunting reishi in the wild or from herbal shops and natural health stores, look for specimens with deep red or maroon coloring which has released its spores. They typically grow on dead or dying trees such as hemlocks; harvest only small numbers at one time to ensure survival of species.
Reishi tea can be easily prepared by steeping dried reishi in boiling water for two hours, producing a dark brown liquid with an earthy and bitter flavor, which may be sweetened further with either stevia or honey to suit individual preferences. Reishi powder may also be purchased and added into coffee as an aid for weight loss.
Dried Reishi can be purchased easily at many herbal and natural health shops as well as online from various suppliers. When making tea using dried Reishi it’s essential that only high quality dried Reishi be used; look for brands which have been ethically harvested without pesticide use, or packaged Reishi that has already been ground down into powder form and mixed with ingredients like ginger honey or black tea for optimal results.
Simmering
Simmering is a cooking method which involves gently heating foods at lower temperatures with reduced agitation than boiling, making it suitable for delicate foods that would disintegrate in a vigorous boil and tough foods like roots vegetables and proteins that become tough when exposed to high temperatures. Simmering also preserves both moisture and flavor by the gradual evaporation of water and steam that occurs while simmering food.
Simmering involves placing ingredients in a pot of salted water or broth over low to medium heat on the stove until it reaches a simmer, just below boiling point, which allows ingredients to soften slowly while simultaneously combining flavors into one-pot meals such as soups and stews. A simmer is the preferred cooking method when creating soups and stews.
While your water is heating, begin preparing your reishi mushrooms. Slice into strips or use a food dehydrator to quickly dry into smaller pieces for even cooking results.
Reishi mushrooms have been reported to boost immune response, reduce blood clotting, improve liver function and aid the treatment of heart disease. Furthermore, these mushrooms may reduce inflammation while helping treat cardiovascular conditions; however they can increase bleeding risk if taken with blood thinners or immunosuppressants.
Select the ideal kind of reishi mushroom when making tea, such as Ganoderma lucidum that thrives east of the Rocky Mountains or Ganoderma tsugae that thrives in Northeast. Make sure it’s fresh by inspecting its undersides for signs of discoloration or darkening; healthy specimens should have light colors with smooth textures.
Once your water is at a good simmer, add your reishi and allow it to steep for at least 30 minutes – longer simmer times may result in its benefits being diminished.
Drinking
Reishi mushroom is an adaptogen and immune booster, helping the body cope with stress by balancing out its hormone levels. Long used in Eastern medicine as a health tonic, Reishi can be consumed as nutritional powder, dietary supplement or tea; although many of its supposed health benefits have yet to be scientifically confirmed. Reishi can have some biological effects which could benefit your wellbeing.
Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) can be found growing wild or grown in lab environments across Asia, Europe and North America. These mushrooms feature ring-shaped stems with conical caps. Based on how much carbon dioxide they’ve been exposed to during their growth period they may take on an “antler” or “conk” shape depending on where they grow best.
Ganoderma lucidum mushrooms offer many medicinal properties beyond overall wellness. Ganoderic acid, found within Ganoderma lucidum, has powerful antitumor and antiviral effects and have long been used as traditional and complementary medicine treatments to address ailments including high blood pressure, liver disease, nervous disorders and hepatitis.
Reishi can help men by inhibiting 5a-reductase, an enzyme that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone – one of the major contributors to male pattern baldness. Reishi may also help balance estrogen levels and prevent hormonal imbalances that lead to hair thinning in women.
Reishi has long been used in Chinese medicine as an anti-aging tonic. It can increase energy, strengthen immunity and support heart health; help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety; as well as protect against damage from UV rays to slow the aging process. Reishi comes as powder, dietary supplement or herbal tea form. When selecting products with this ingredient look for ones extracted with both water and alcohol for maximum beneficial compounds – also be wary if they contain added additives or fillers!