Reishi mushroom (Lingzhi), also known as varnished tinder, is a popular healing remedy in Eastern traditional medicine. He was credited with the property of giving immortality and spiritual power to all who could find him and eat him. Mysticism was shrouded in the mushroom also because it grows very slowly and is quite rare. The area of its growth is limited to China, Korea and the Far Eastern regions of Russia. Suitable for everyday use, the Chinese lingzhi mushroom should grow from one to three years in suitable conditions.

Properties of dried Reishi mushroom

Harvested and dried using a special technology, the mushroom preserves the entire spectrum of substances useful for the body. Polysaccharides and beta-glucans, vitamins A, C, and B groups that can stimulate the body's immune response and have an antioxidant effect. Amino acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids that improve regeneration at the cellular level and help to keep the body and mind young. Phytoncides and flavonoids exhibit antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, relieve spasms. The alkaloids in the mushroom are strong neurostimulators. The healing properties of varnished tinder are due, among other things, to the high content of trace elements: sulfur, manganese, molybdenum, zinc, germanium.

Application of lingzhi mushroom

The reishi mushroom (lacquered tinder) has an unexpressed bitter taste and woody aroma, so it is not used in cooking. For preventive purposes, preparations based on dried reishi mushrooms are used: infusions, extracts, powder and pieces of mushroom. Taking the mushroom is recommended for a course of 20-30 days, in the morning on an empty stomach. The dosage is calculated based on the daily norm of 1.5-2 g of dry mushroom.