Reishi

AKA: Ganoderma, Ling Zhi

Scientific: Ganoderma lucidum

Class: Agaricomycetes

Part used: Extracted spores

Where: Wuyi, Fujian

Phyto-Nectar: Rested

Why

The most famous medicinal fungus has been used as a precious Chinese medicinal material for more than 2,000 years. The main active ingredients extracted from Ganoderma lucidum are the polysaccharides, Ganoderma lucidum triterpenes, Ganoderma lucidum beta-glucose truncation. Reishi has been studied extensively for its tonic actions, antioxidant and free radicals scavenging properties and for lowering blood pressure.

Reishi spores are the mature germ cells of Ganoderma lucidum. They have all the genetic substances and similar bioactive components of the Reishi mushroom. Similar to the fruiting body of Reishi, the spore powder has the potential effect of regulating immunity, antitumor, antioxidation, protecting cells and has been researched for its effects on the central nervous system and sleep, which is why it’s an integral part of our Rested nectar.

Studies

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814621023803

https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/708ae68d64b17c52,093ad305339fcd09,3d43d6db6696a8fe.html

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S009130570700086X

https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/708ae68d64b17c52,2c98ac0f52c728ab,5c25dd87097d4393.html

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2018.01765/full

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ptr.2707

https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2005.11.1047