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How Make Reishi Mushroom Tea
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum or Ling Zhi) mushrooms are revered among practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine for their “spiritual potency”, said to calm and enhance one’s state of mind and spirit. Furthermore, Reishi can boost immune systems, relieve anxiety and improve sleep while being an antidepressant and relieving stress relief tool – these all being beneficial qualities of any health and wellbeing regimen. This functional mushroom has been used for hundreds of years as part of long-term health and well being regimens!
Reishi contains ganoderic acid, an ingredient thought to contain powerful anti-cancer properties. Ganoderic acid also is said to help the body fight off free radical damage and reduce aging effects, and has even been demonstrated to aid with chronic fatigue symptoms in some patients by helping regulate testosterone levels and strengthen immunity. Reishi may help combat chronic fatigue as well as its ability to help balance hormone levels within your system and support its immune system functions.
Studies suggest that Reishi can increase the body’s white blood cells – those responsible for fighting viruses and bacteria that could cause illness – as well as stimulating a specific type of white blood cell to attack and destroy abnormal cells, including cancerous ones. Plus, its mushrooms provide natural sources of beta-glucans which may inhibit tumor growth.
Reishi mushrooms have proven their effectiveness as an ingredient in numerous products, from nutritional supplements and teas to cosmetics and more. Unfortunately, quality and consistency can vary wildly so it’s essential that you consume only safe quantities. Furthermore, as some research indicates that reishi may help lower blood pressure for some individuals it’s wise to consult your physician prior to adding any supplement like reishi into your diet plan.
Reishi Mushroom Tea is an easy-to-prepare drink designed to boost immunity, relax the nervous system and ease stress. We combine the healing powers of Reishi with Assam black and green tea caffeine for a flavorful beverage perfect for morning or evening enjoyment.
Reishi mushroom tea can also help treat chronic fatigue. Reishi has been shown to improve sleep quality, reduce oxidative stress levels and boost energy. Furthermore, it may aid digestion while relieving occasional worries or blue moods.
Reishi has also been found to help lower blood pressure among those with mild or moderate hypertension, and may provide anti-aging properties as well as protection from sun damage to skin cells.
Reishi is an ancient herb used to treat various conditions, such as high blood pressure, chronic fatigue and liver disease. Reishi can be found as part of nutritional supplements or herbal tea blends in the United States; sometimes sold as an immunity booster and treatment for insomnia, hepatitis or other conditions. Traditionally reishi harvesters in Asia use dead hemlock trees with distinctive red hues to identify it by its distinctive red cap with leathery texture for collection purposes.