Compared to major tonics in traditional Chinese medicine such as ginseng and donkey-hide gelatin, Reishi is neutral in nature and suitable for most people to consume.

 

Given that everyone's physical constitution is different, the absorption of Reishi's active ingredients varies from person to person. If you exhibit the following symptoms after consuming Reishi for a period of time, it indicates that Reishi has had a very positive effect on you.

 

 

Firstly, it's important to know that unlike other traditional Chinese medicinal herbs that have a single function, the value of Reishi lies in its comprehensive regulation of the body. It has the effect of "preventing diseases before they occur" and "treating existing diseases". The benefits that long-term consumption of Reishi brings to the body are all-encompassing.

 

In terms of Reishi’s active ingredients, it contains triterpenes, polysaccharides, amino acids, peptides, sterols, and other active substances. These active ingredients interact to endow Reishi with various functions. These include immune regulation, resistance to radiation and chemotherapy injury, promotion of sedation and hypnosis, regulation of blood lipids, reduction of blood sugar, antioxidation, free radical scavenging, and anti-aging.

 

If you exhibit the following positive signs after long-term consumption of Reishi, it indicates that Reishi has brought significant benefits to your body.

 

Improved Sleep

 

After continuously consuming Reishi for a while, "improved sleep" is the most direct positive feedback from most people.

 

It’s important to emphasize that Reishi is not a sleeping pill, so it doesn’t have the strong effects of a sleeping pill or sedative. However, Reishi can restore the good circulation between the "neuro-endocrine-immune" systems, thereby breaking the vicious cycle of neurasthenia and insomnia, and improving sleep.

 

Improved Mental State During the Day

 

Due to the improved quality of sleep at night, the mental state during the day has correspondingly improved. In addition, Reishi mushroom has the effect of enhancing immunity, which also makes people more energetic. Among the active ingredients of Reishi, polysaccharides greatly benefit the enhancement of immunity.

 

 

In 2022, the National Taiwan University, in conjunction with Taipei Hospital and other institutions, conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. The results showed that healthy individuals aged 18 to 55 who supplemented about 150 mg of Reishi mushroom β-glucan daily, could achieve a comprehensive enhancement of immunity after 3 months (12 weeks).

 

Such clinical report results make us more confident in the significance of daily supplementation of Reishi for the comprehensive enhancement of immunity.

 

Stabilized Blood Pressure

 

Long-term consumption of Reishi has significant benefits for the homeostatic regulation of blood pressure, which is a direct observation by many people. The "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that Reishi ”removes pathogenic factors congealing in the chest and reinforces heart qi“, meaning that Reishi can enter the heart meridian and promote blood circulation.

 

The regulation of blood pressure by Reishi operates on two fronts. Firstly, it involves Reishi polysaccharides, which safeguard the endothelial cells lining the blood vessel walls. This protection allows these cells to perform their functions normally, leading to the relaxation of the blood vessels. Secondly, the activity of the angiotensin-converting enzyme, which is secreted by the kidneys and causes blood vessels to contract thereby increasing blood pressure, is inhibited by Reishi triterpenes. Thus, through these mechanisms, Reishi effectively regulates blood pressure.

——Excerpted from Chapter 4, page 119 of "Healing with Ganoderma", written by Wu Tingyao.

 

Improved Complexion

 

This is a visible change. Today's pharmacological research on Reishi shows that long-term consumption of Reishi can improve sleep ability and enhance the body's immunity, which can indirectly affect bodily functions and external appearance.

 

In addition, Reishi's antioxidant properties and its ability to eliminate free radicals are also related to delaying the aging of the complexion. The improved complexion brought about by comprehensive regulation from the inside out is the effect of long-term consumption of Reishi.

 

Of course, some people may experience some discomfort, such as “suffering from excessive internal heat”, but “suffering from excessive internal heat” is also a manifestation of your absorption of the active ingredients of Reishi, it's just that you are more sensitive to the active ingredients of Reishi. In fact, the symptoms of “suffering from excessive internal heat” are a result of Reishi mobilizing and activating the immune function, enhancing self-immunity. If the symptoms are uncomfortable, it is recommended to reduce the dosage first or take it in conjunction with some heat-clearing and fire-reducing herbs.

 

Good things need to be used wisely to truly play their role. Continuous daily care is the key to achieving lifelong health.