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How to Make Reishi Mushroom Tea
Reishi mushroom tea can boost immunity, soothe anxiety and encourage healthy circulation. Reishi is one of the most revered herbs in traditional Chinese medicine and has long been used to promote longevity and enhance overall wellbeing. More recently, scientists have studied its efficacy as an immunity-booster while treating various conditions.
Reishi is widely recognized as an adaptogen – an herb which helps the body cope with stress by decreasing anxiety and increasing energy. Furthermore, Reishi may help combat fatigue while improving sleep cycles – as well as helping prevent cancer, treat high blood pressure, and decrease cholesterol levels. According to some studies Reishi may even help protect against cancer and treat high blood pressure while simultaneously lowering cholesterol.
To prepare reishi mushroom tea, first decoct your mushrooms in water by first bringing the water to a boil before simmering it for approximately 30 minutes, after which time strain and reserve any liquid that remains. Repeat this process again using another batch of decocted reishi. Combine both batches’ liquid to make one potful of decocted reishi that can last in your refrigerator up to seven days before using or refrigerate to store!
Reishi tea can be prepared just like any other variety, and can be consumed either on its own or sweetened with honey or another sweetener for optimal taste. Since Reishi is somewhat bitter in taste, using local honey with no pasteurization could reduce allergies while strengthening immunity systems.
Reishi mushroom tea can also be made using other dried medicinal mushrooms like chaga, turkey tail and cordyceps; additionally you may include herbs like licorice root in the mix. While some people find reishi tea stimulating, it has actually proven relaxing for both brain activity and stomach/intestine function.
Reishi tea should not be consumed during periods when taking blood thinners or undergoing surgery, or those taking medications which suppress their immune systems such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease or psoriasis medications; its consumption could boost immune functions further and possibly interfere with medications designed to suppress them.
Reishi tea offers many health advantages, and in addition to that is also delicious beverage with earthy, savory, and slightly smoky flavors that delight your senses. Plus it is simple and economical way to access its benefits! If you want the benefits of this magical herb without spending a lot on supplements.