
Ling loosely means “spirit, spiritual, soul, miraculous, sacred or divine”, and Zhi means “animal, plant, fungus, or minerals used to concoct elixirs of long life”. In China, Reishi mushroom is called “Lingzhi”. Other Japanese names for Reishi include “Mannentake” (10,000-year mushroom), “Hijiridake" (sage mushroom), and "Sawei-take" (good fortune mushroom). “Reishi”, its most common name in the West, is a Japanese interpretation of the oldest Chinese name Ruizhi which means “auspicious mushroom”. In the book, Shénnóng Běncǎo Jīng considers Reishi mushroom to be “The Most Superior Of All Herbs”, even surpassing the highly esteemed Chinese Ginseng. Reishi was first described in Shénnóng Běncǎo Jīng's classic book on herbal medicine, the “Divine Farmer’s Classic of Pharmaceutics” (100-200 A.D). Some claim it's been used for over 5000 years but more verifiable sources state the longest history and folklore is from China beginning at least 2000 years ago. Reishi mushroom is truly an “original superfood.”

This reveals much of Reishi’s immense power in its propensity to operate in both the physical and spiritual domains.Īs a Shen tonic, Reishi is considered the most supreme.

Reishi mushroom is among only a handful of herbs that nourish all three of the foundational concepts of TCM, the three treasures: Jing, Chi, and Shen. Long-term consumption of Reishi Mushroom Powder is said to lighten the body and lengthen the years.

This superb longevity tonic offers many extraordinary health-promoting benefits including potent immune-enhancing properties, stress relief, emotional equilibrium, elevates mood and happiness, and supports the major organ systems that life depends on– the heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs. Reishi is the “supreme protector.” Its ancient wisdom works to protect us on every level– physically, mentally, immunologically, and spiritually. Sought after by Emperors, the Royalty of China, Korea, Japan, sages, Buddhist monks, Taoists, and as the number one tonic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Reishi has been at the top of its class for thousands of years. Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) is by far the most famous and highly revered superfood medicinal mushroom in the world.
