Reishi is an extract of the red Reishi mushroom. The Chinese name translates to ‘Mushroom of immortality. Reishi has been recognised and documented as a healing agent for over 2000 years. And since then it has been used to boost the immune system, improve cardiac function, increase memory, and to slow down ageing.
Reishi belongs to the unusual and rare class of medications known as adaptogens. Adaptogens are intelligent compounds that adapt to the state of health of a body. As an adaptogen, Reishi suppresses the immune system in conditions like asthma caused by hypersensitivity reactions and stimulates the immune system in low immune system states.
Reishi has very powerful immune system-enhancing properties. It has very beneficial effects on the Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Nervous systems. Reishi contains polysaccharides and many different triterpenoids which are known to suppress many types of cancer cells.
Reishi is well known for having immunomodulating, anticancer, and antiviral properties. It is used typically in the remission stages of cancer and also for the treatment of Hepatitis B. Reishi also reduces lipid levels in the body, and reduces high blood pressure and blood sugar.
