Reishi (Ganoderma) Mushroom Powder

Reishi (Ganoderma) Mushroom Powder: Our Reishi Mushroom Powder is 100% organically cultivated Ganoderma lucidum, dried and milled fine so it stirs smoothly into food, drinks or tea. Nothing else is in the bag: no grain, no mycelium filler, no flow agents. Powder lets you control both the amount and the vehicle. Offered in 4oz, 1LB and 10lb sizes.

The herb: Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum, Ganodermataceae family) is a glossy, kidney-shaped bracket fungus with a varnished red-brown cap that grows on decaying hardwood across East Asia. Known as lingzhi, it has been simmered into decoctions for over two thousand years. Its character comes from bitter triterpenes, the ganoderic acids concentrated in the fruiting body, and beta-glucan polysaccharides in the cell walls.

What's in it: This is whole-mushroom powder, not a standardized extract, so we quote no triterpene or beta-glucan percentage. You get the full natural profile of the dried fruiting body: triterpenes that give the deep, lingering bitterness, beta-glucans that lend body to a brew, and natural sterols and minerals.

Dosage, first time: Take ¼ to ½ teaspoon once daily. Start at ¼ teaspoon stirred into tea, coffee, soup or a smoothie, with food if your stomach is sensitive. Reishi has no quick onset and no lift to wait for, so give a new serving a few days before judging it.

Regular use: Most people settle between ¼ and ½ teaspoon once a day and keep it there. Do not exceed ½ teaspoon daily.

What to expect: Bitterness first, an earthy, woody taste that softens when tempered by cocoa, spice or natural oils such as coconut milk. Users describe reishi as grounding and mellow, a wind-down herb rather than a morning one. It is not concentrated; for a smaller, stronger serving see our Reishi Mushroom Extract, and to simmer your own decoction see our Reishi Mushroom Fruiting Body.

Side effects: Reishi is gentle for most, but some notice mild digestive upset, a dry mouth or a loose stomach when starting. Drop back to ¼ teaspoon or take it with food, and stop if it persists. Not for anyone allergic to mushrooms or molds.

Interactions and cautions: Reishi has a mild blood-thinning tendency, so consult a healthcare professional before use if you take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication, and stop before surgery as your provider directs. Consult a professional if pregnant, nursing, or on any medication.

Ingredients and storage: 100% Certified Organic Reishi Mushroom Powder (Ganoderma lucidum). Keep in a dry, cool location away from direct sunlight and re-seal after every use.

Common questions: How much Reishi Mushroom Powder should I take per day? The stated serving is ¼ to ½ teaspoon once daily, so start at the low end. Why does reishi powder taste so bitter? The triterpenes in the fruiting body are naturally bitter. Is this reishi powder fruiting body or mycelium? Whole fruiting body, organically cultivated, with no grain filler.

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Reishi is a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. Formulated by Healing Herbals, run by a practicing herbalist of 13+ years.