Reishi

Common Name:

Reishi

Botanical Name:

Ganoderma lucidum

Short Description:

Reishi is a revered adaptogen and immune modulator known as the "mushroom of immortality." It calms the nervous system, supports deep immunity, and promotes longevity, spiritual insight, and heart-centered resilience.

Parts Used:

Fruiting body (dried and decocted or extracted)

Actions:

Adaptogen, immunomodulator, nervine, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, cardiovascular tonic

Energetics:

Neutral to slightly warming, drying

Body Systems:

Immune, nervous, cardiovascular, liver, endocrine

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Deepens spiritual awareness, grounds energy, and strengthens connection to purpose. Reishi supports spiritual protection, dreamwork, and emotional recovery from trauma or burnout.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Saturn
Dosha: Tridoshic (especially balancing to Vata and Pitta)

Safety Notes:

Very safe for long-term use. May thin blood—use caution with anticoagulants. Best taken as a decoction, tincture, or dual extract (alcohol + water).