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Reishi

Also called: Medicinal mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum

A woody medicinal mushroom traditionally used to calm the mind, support sleep, and balance the immune system.

Supplements can interact with medications and aren't right for everyone, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with a chronic condition. Ask your provider before you start.

Studied for

  • Stress and sleep support
  • Immune balance
  • Recovery and resilience

Found naturally in

  • Reishi mushroom, traditionally simmered as a bitter tea

Label red flags

  • No beta-glucan percentage listed
  • 'Myceliated grain' as the main ingredient

Check with a provider

  • Taking blood thinners, having low platelets, or surgery soon
  • Autoimmune conditions or immune-suppressing medicines. Ask your provider first.
  • Taking blood pressure or diabetes medicine
  • Liver problems (rare liver injury has been reported with powders)

Supplements that contain it

One product in Dr. Lesher's dispensary lists reishi on the label.

Check with your provider before taking any of these, especially if you're pregnant or take medications.

Parts of the body it affects

Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.

Illustration of blood cells: red blood cells, four kinds of white blood cell, and platelets

Blood & immune system

Blood carries oxygen and nutrients, and white blood cells defend you from infection. In autoimmune disease, that defense system targets your own tissues.

Illustrations: Servier Medical Art, CC BY 4.0

Dr. Lesher, ND

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Dr. Lesher is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on autoimmune and chronic conditions in women. Since 2020, she's helped hundreds of patients stop managing symptoms and start healing.

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