Ganoderma tea is an herbal beverage crafted from ground organically grown Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum). Reishi mushrooms are one of the world’s best-known and beneficial types, widely utilized in numerous Asian cultures for centuries as Lingzhi or Reishi/Manetake and are frequently touted as vitality enhancers – giving it its nickname, the mushroom of immortality!

Reishi tea has traditionally been consumed as a medicinal tea to strengthen immunity, fight cancer, help with stress and depression, promote heart health, control blood sugar and boost antioxidants. Today, more research confirms these benefits as well as others. Researchers think its active components may work by activating certain genes which boost white blood cell functions thereby strengthening immunity and strengthening immunity.

Reishi contains beta-glucans that have been found to activate the body’s natural defense mechanisms against harmful pathogens, while Ganoderma acts as an adaptogen, helping the body adapt to life’s stresses and improving sleep quality. Polysaccharides found in Reishi may help prevent tumor formation and cancer cell growth while Ganoderma may improve balance by increasing production of good cholesterol while simultaneously decreasing amounts of bad cholesterol.

Ganoderma’s powerful pharmacological properties can be attributed to its triterpenoids, specifically Ganoderic acids A, C2, D and F. These triterpenoids can serve as effective supplements in treating diseases like hepatitis, fatigue syndrome and prostate cancer; additionally they help manage blood sugar, prevent neurosis and myotonia (a group of muscle disorders including dermatomyositis, autoimmune polymyositis and atrophic myotonia).

Our Reishi Rose blend features Ganoderma tsugae (Kofuki Reishi Mushrooms) infused with Hibiscus, Rose Petals and Lemon. This tea offers the perfect balance of smooth sweetness with deep earthy tones from its earthy mushroom flavor – as well as being known to help boost immunity, support liver and skin function, provide allergy relief, promote relaxation and overall wellness.

Reishi is an adaptogen with over 400 bioactive compounds. Ganoderma lucidum has long been revered as a natural remedy to promote longevity, vitality and spiritual development for thousands of years. Recently however, more research has demonstrated its pharmacological effects and therapeutic value across many clinical conditions. To promote G. lucidum as an effective functional food and medicine we will review its traditional use, western medicinal studies as well as molecular mechanisms.