Ganoderma lucidum mushrooms, more commonly referred to as reishi mushrooms, have become famous for their health-protective effects, including reduced blood pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol and diabetes risk.

These foods have also been found to promote cell growth and inhibit tumors. Their contents include water-soluble proteins, dietary fiber and minerals as well as immunomodulatory compounds like ganoderic acids, lucidumol and ganodermanondiol that have immunostimulatory effects.

1. Place the reishi mushrooms in a pot.

Ganoderma lucidum, commonly referred to in both Western and Chinese culture as Reishi mushrooms or Lingzhi respectively, is an iconic polypore mushroom species revered for both its medicinal benefits and symbolism of longevity. Cultivating Reishi at home requires gathering all necessary supplies including quality spores as well as creating ideal growth conditions.

First step to Reishi mushroom cultivation is creating the substrate. We suggest using hardwood pellets and beef bran as they offer both cellulose-rich materials that mushrooms adore as well as extra nutrients that promote mycelial growth.

Once the substrate has been sterilized and prepared, it enters an incubation phase. At this critical point in its growth cycle, mycelium colonizes the substrate to prepare it for fruiting; cultivators can influence this crucial stage by altering environmental factors like temperature and humidity levels.

Reishi thrives in warm and humid environments between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit (21-27 degrees Celsius). To create this ideal atmosphere in your own home, a humidity tent or regular misting of the grow area is an effective way to achieve this ideal environment. Good air circulation also prevents mold growth; should slow growth or poor fruiting occur, adjusting temperature or humidity may often solve the issue – alternatively using a fan can increase airflow for circulation of mycelium spores.

2. Bring the water to a boil.

Ganoderma lucidum, commonly referred to as Reishi mushrooms, are edible polypore mushrooms widely renowned in Asia for their health-promoting benefits for thousands of years. Reishi mushrooms have long been used as an immune booster, cancer tumor growth preventer, blood pressure reducer, rich source of beta-glucans that have anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties as well as lower blood pressure.

At different points in time, several methods have been utilized to extract active compounds from G. lucidum plants; hot water extraction has proven more successful than solvent extraction; both require significant time investment however and the extraction temperature and duration can have an impactful impact on yields.

Song et al. used microwave-assisted solvent extraction to optimize their process for extracting polysaccharides from G. lucidum. Microwave radiation causes polar substances to absorb energy and generate heat, breaking down cell walls and liberating intracellular components from G. lucidum cells. This technique offers numerous advantages, including increased selectivity, shorter extraction time and less pollution.

Reishi mushrooms can be consumed as food, or processed into various medicinal products for external consumption such as capsules, tablets, liquid extracts, chewable tablets, rice wine, syrup hair and skin care products, tea. One method for creating health protection tea involves mixing together equal portions of Lucid Ganoderma, Momordica Grosvenori and Sweet-scented Osmanthus flowers; after which the ground mixture is subpackaged into filter paper packaging bags according to required quantities before being sealed in finished tea bags for subpackaging and subpacking into packaging bags prepared from filter paper based upon required quantities required for finished tea production.

3. Remove the pot from the heat.

This invention falls within the field of tea manufacturing technology, more specifically with regard to making glossy Ganoderma jasmine tea. Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum), commonly referred to as the “mushrooms of spiritual potency,” are anti-inflammatory herbs rich in polysaccharides which help stimulate immunity and prevent cancer growth.

In accordance with this invention, the method for producing glossy ganoderma jasmine tea comprises steps A through E. In step A, Ganoderma Lucidum is crushed into powder form; step B sees this powder dried into granules that will later be used. Step C involves mixing granules of Ganoderma Lucidum with Momordica grosvenori and Sweet-scented Osmanthus to produce a nutrient-rich health protection tea. Step D involves uniformly mixing and packing raw materials in a non-woven bag, ready for brewing with boiling water into a healthy tea beverage. In this way, multiple active components in glossy ganoderma remain beneficial to human bodies while improving immunity, delaying senility and providing skin care benefits.

4. Add the reishi mushrooms.

Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) are revered spiritual mushrooms with high spiritual potency, known for their polysaccharides which stimulate immunity, prevent tumor growth and decrease blood pressure. Reishi also contains high concentrations of antioxidants to protect the body against free radical damage while improving cardiovascular health.

Reishi was one of the most revered medicinal mushrooms in ancient China, revered by emperors and included in their herbal “bible”, the Shennong Ben Cao Jiing (“a.k.a. Materia Medica”). Also referred to as lingzhi or spiritual potency herb, Reishi boasts unique properties which distinguish it from other functional mushrooms, including its ability to enhance immunity, balance hormone levels and ease occasional stress levels.

Reishi mushroom is widely recognized for its adaptogenic effects. This medicinal mushroom can help treat various conditions ranging from high blood pressure and cholesterol reduction, anxiety relief and depression relief to even potentially helping protect against age-related free radical damage. Reishi is also an antioxidant with potency against age related free radical damage.

Reishi can be harvested directly from wild forests, purchased at health food stores or online vendors, or harvested yourself from our Northeast region’s hardwood forests and conifers. Two ideal varieties for our region are Ganoderma tsugae (hemlock varnish shelf reishi) and Hexosamine red-flowered Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), both species belonging to Ganoderma species that flourish east of the Rockies on hardwood trees as well as on hexaploid conifers with fruity aromas that allow identification.

5. Let it cool.

This invention pertains to tea manufacturing technology, specifically the process for producing glossy ganoderma jasmine tea. The raw material for making this beverage includes red sesame, momordica grosvenori and sweet-scented osmanthus; these components are then ground together into a health care tea beverage which can then be brewed using boiling water and enjoyed quickly and conveniently; making this an affordable product with multiple positive health care effects.

Additionally, in this type of tea the reishi mushroom is not crushed so that its multiple bioactive ingredients are preserved as much as possible – providing a more natural way to consume this medicinal polypore which can become hard when dried out. Quality organic reishi mushrooms should always be used.

While preparing this tea, its preparation should be handled carefully to avoid its strong volatility. Too early or frequent additions of peppermint will render its effectiveness scattered and lost; making this Lucid Ganoderma-Mint Tea perfect for drinking during summer and especially examees who spend all day reviewing and are prone to unsmooth qi and blood, experiencing dysphoria with smothery sensation and low vital energy levels.

6. Strain it.

Reishi tea is prepared using Ganoderma lucidum’s fruiting body as its main component, an ancient Chinese medicinal mushroom used to improve health and extend lifespan for over 2000 years. Commonly referred to by its Chinese name “lingzhi” or “reishi,” Reishi tea can also help treat cancer, cardiovascular disorders and other disorders in China.

Ganoderma lucidum contains polysaccharides with numerous health-promoting effects, including antimicrobial, immunostimulant and hypoglycemic benefits. The polysaccharides can help lower blood glucose levels while protecting intestinal mucosa from damage; additionally, they inhibit tumor growth, prevent liver damage and decrease oxidative stress in diabetics.

Ganoderma lucidum contains b glucans as its primary nutraceutical compound for therapeutic effects such as immune regulation and liver protection, antioxidant activity, antimicrobial defenses, and immunomodulatory actions (Santini & Novellino 2018).

Ganoderma lucidum spore powder can be used in liquid medium, solid substrate and submerged cultivation techniques, meeting growing global market demands for G. lucidum products. However, these cultivation methods cannot guarantee an optimized yield due to complex chemical structures and biological activities of fungi; some factors affecting quality like strain selection and cold treatment could have an impact on production rates; therefore researchers are exploring strategies for optimizing cultivation without using harmful chemicals and pesticides.