Latin name: Ganoderma lucidum
Also know as: Reishi, Lingzhi, lingzi, Yeongji, Mannamtake, Mushroom Of Immortality, Antlered Reishi, Rokkaku-Reishi, Ganoderma Spores, 10000 Years Mushroom

Origin: China
Supplier-ID: BF-100PU

Ganoderma lucidum – Reishi

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) – The mushroom of eternal life. Reishi is one of the most important medicinal mushrooms and one of the oldest medicines of mankind. Reishi is at home all over the world. As a typical tree mushroom, it grows wild on deciduous trees. The cultivation takes place mostly on wood trunks or pressed sawdust.

Its popularity extends to Japanese and Korean medicine, and it has been making its way west. Reishi has anti-oxidative effects when supplemented. It also has a therapeutic effect on insulin resistance, reduces the risk of prostate cancer, and can help treat a variety of conditions associated with metabolic syndrome.

Reishi has a variety of mechanisms, but they are focused on moderating the immune system. The Reishi mushroom is able to reduce immune system activity when the system is overstimulated, and bolster the immune system when it is weakened. In general, Reishi increases the amount of active immune system cells.

Nutritional values of Ganoderma lucidum – Reishi

100g contain:

• • Energy: 927kJ/ 228kcal
  • Protein: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Thereof Sugar: <0,25g
  • Fat: 1,3g
  • Thereof Saturated fatty acids: 0,4g
  • Fibre: 78g
  • Salt: <10mg

Complies with the Guidelines for edible mushrooms and edible mushroom products.

Each and every batch of our dried mushrooms is tested by an independent laboratory in line with health and statutory food standards: The analyses include microbiological examinations for germs, bacteria and pesticides (BNN) and heavy metals of all kinds. Our dried mushrooms meet the strictest EU food directives.