*purchased organic herb*

Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma Lucidum)

Taste: Earthy, can range from slightly bland to slightly sweet or bitter

Energetics: paradoxical plant meaning it is cooling and warming, moistening but drying, Relaxant

Actions: Adaptogen, Anti-Viral, Anti-Oxidant, Inflammation Modulating, Bitter Tonic, Cardiac Tonic, Hepatoprotective, Immunomodulator/Tonic, Nervine Trophorestorative, Respiratory Tonic

Affinities: Immune System, Respiratory System, Nervous System, Cardiovascular System, Endocrine System

Preparations: Decoction, Dual Extract Tincture, Powder, Soup Broth

Contraindications: no reported contraindications but those on immunosuppressive drugs should avoid

Herb-Drug Interaction: should be stopped prior to surgery to decrease excessive bleeding due to it’s vasodilation effect and platelet inhibitory actions, care should also be taken if you are taking hypoglycemic medications as Reishi has a hypoglycemic effect.