Reishi Mushroom
The reishi mushroom, also known as Ganoderma lucidum or lingzhi, is used in traditional Asian medicine to treat a wide variety of health conditions from cancer to hypertension. This mushroom, which has become increasingly popular due to the reported health benefits.
Reishi mushroom has been used to help enhance the immune system, reduce stress, improve sleep, and lessen fatigue. People also take reishi mushroom for health conditions such as:
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Cardiovascular disease
Liver or kidney disease
Respiratory diseases (such as asthma)
Viral infections (such as the flu)
HIV/AIDS
Cancer and support during chemotherapy
Pain during and after a shingles outbreak
