1g daily, with food or on an empty stomach. Can be taken at any time in the day for overall support, or in the evening to support a night of healthy sleep.
Medicinal mushrooms are generally used as tonics to support the various systems and organs over time. You may see benefits as soon as 1-2 weeks or you may notice a slower improvement over 2-3 months.
If you have a medical condition, are taking medications, or are pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare professional before using this product. Additional warning on Health Canada database: For claims related to reductions of symptoms: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Stop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs.
Pacific North West (Washington State)
Reishi’s history is long and extensive, especially in Chinese medicine. It is often referred to as the Imperial tonic as it was part of the medicines given to the Chinese emperor to prolong life. Other stories tell how it was used significantly by both warrior and ascetic monks. The monks consumed it to deepen their meditation practices. Reishi is also reputed to offer anti-aging (or longevity) properties and so is also often called the Mushroom of Immortality.
Today Reishi is the #1-selling nutraceutical mushroom species worldwide and is also among the most extensively researched.
Reishi has a powerful calming effect on both mind and body and is often used as an adaptogen to help support a healthy stress response.
In studies, Reishi has demonstrated its ability to reduce elevated blood presssure,[1] likely by calming the sympathetic nervous system, the nervous system that kicks into gear in times of stress. Further cardiovascular support is seen in its support of a healthy lipid profile, helping to reduce the oxidation of our cholesterol.[2,3]
Reishi appears to excel in helping to modulate and balance immune function and inflammation,[4,5,6] making it a very useful mushroom in cases of immune dysfunction. Reishi is an excellent choice for overall wellness support.
Another function of Reishi is associated with sleep. Reishi supports shorter sleep latency (the amount of time it takes to fall asleep when the lights go out), deeper sleep and increased sleeping time.[7]
Host Defense grows its Reishi on organic brown rice to provide a bio-digestible and bio-available product made from activated mycelium, not from indigestible fruitbodies and spores.
Pairs wonderfully with Cordyceps for energy and stress.
Reishi combines very well with other mushrooms to offer long term foundational support for our various organs and systems, along with a wonderful daily immune support.
As our most favoured mushroom for a calming yet energizing support in times of stress, Reishi is our top choice in the Stress Decompress formula, along with Lion's Mane for nervous system support
