Description:
Reishi mushroom is widely used for boosting the immune system, specifically with viral infections such as the flu
Dosage:
4-8 mls per day, 30-60 mls per week
Parts Used:
Fruiting body
Main Actions:
- Immune modulating/enhancing
- Anti-tumour
- Adaptogen
- Tonic
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antiviral
- Nervine
- Relaxant
- Stimulant
- Anti-allergic
Key Indications:
Chronic fatigue, weakened immunity, chronic infections or inflammation, Convalescence, autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia, HIV/AIDS
As a relaxing adaptogen for anxiety or overstimulation in constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome.
Adjunct therapy in cancer during chemotherapy and radiation
Tonic for the elderly
Major Safety Issues:
None known