origin

The Reishi mushroom, also called "glossy lacquer polypore" due to its special luster, is known in TCM as the "divine mushroom of immortality." The name "Reishi" comes from Japanese. It grows v.a. on the trunks of deciduous trees and is also native to our forests. Reishi has long been cultivated in large quantities on pieces of wood or sawdust. v.a. in China and Japan.

Areas of application and effect

Users who take the Reishi mushroom regularly report a Increase in performance as well as from a Improvement in sleep disorders.

The positive effects on the immune system observed in many studies could be due to the high concentration of beta-glucans found in Reishi mushroom's cell walls. Many users attribute cytotoxic effect and therefore also use it as an adjunct to cancer therapies.

Many alternative practitioners consider Reishi to be an important Antioxidant Antioxidants act against free radicals, which cause our cells to age and promote the development of many diseases.

Why are extracts better than mushroom powder?

Mushroom extracts contain, in particular, highly effective and bioactive polysaccharides and glucans in high concentrations, which are relevant for the immune system.
The extraction not only causes the release of the active substances from the cell organelles, but also the enrichment of the fungal active substances by separating the insoluble accompanying substances.

Another advantage of extracts over powders is their standardization and reproducibility. This allows for precise and targeted dosing and combination with other preparations.

Why are extracts better than mushroom powder?

Mushroom extracts contain, in particular, highly effective and bioactive polysaccharides and glucans in high concentrations, which are relevant for the immune system.

The extraction not only causes the release of the active substances from the cell organelles, but also the enrichment of the fungal active substances by separating the insoluble accompanying substances.

Another advantage of extracts over powders is their standardization and reproducibility. This allows for precise and targeted dosing and combination with other preparations.

Shellbroken procedure

The mushroom powder, which is then extracted using hot water extraction, is produced using the so-called "shellbroken" process. This involves grinding the mushroom so finely that the chitin cell wall is broken open. This allows for a polysaccharide content of up to 30% (depending on the manufacturer), allowing the body to optimally utilize the ingredients.

Additionally, make sure that only the fruiting body is used to produce the mushroom extracts. The phrase "from the whole mushroom" means that not only the fruiting body is included, but also the subterranean part ("mycelium"), which contains hardly any nutrients, as well as the substrate on which the mushroom is grown – and this substrate can contain many undesirable byproducts, from wood to dung. Keep this in mind when choosing a product.

Legal consumer information

German and European law aims to protect consumers from supposedly misleading claims about efficacy. The statements made here refer to the original Ayurvedic and TCM texts.This millennia-old knowledge is based on experience passed down from generation to generation. It is not intended to claim that the products described here have any effect in the sense of Western medicine. All products are dietary supplements; they are not medications and have no medical effect. If you are ill and require medical care, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.