Common Name: Reishi or Lingzhi
Chinese Name: 靈芝 (língzhī/leng4 zi1)
What is Lingzhi?
- Reishi is a non-toxic mushroom used in Chinese medicine.
- Coveted for its health benefits for over 2,000 years, it is nicknamed the “Grass of Heaven.”
What are the benefits?
- Lingzhi’s well-documented ability to help boost the immune system and fight against pathogenic infections throughout the body differentiate it from other dietary supplements.
- It has also proven to be particularly effective in enhancing the immune system of cancer patients or those with hepatic diseases.
Who is Lingzhi best for?
- Individuals who are looking to improve their overall health, have trouble sleeping, have liver problems, and are undergoing cancer treatment.
Methods of consumption
- Lingzhi slices is traditionally added to a pot of boiling water and simmered to create a liquid tonic.
- Alternatively, other more convenient and popular forms include capsules, liquids, and powders.
