Reishi mushrooms called “the king of mushrooms” are known for their cell-regenerating, immune-boosting potential, which could go a long way to improving your quality of life. Reshi also known as lingzhi or ganoderma lucidum in science are a rare find in nature, and were typically reserved for royalty when they were first used in Asian cultures thousands of years ago. Nowadays, they are grown commercially and sold in a variety of formats, including tea, powders, capsules, and even hot cocoa, beauty products, tinctures , energy bars, and coffees. But, you won’t find them hanging out in the produce aisle of Whole Foods. “Reishi mushrooms are great for stimulating the immune system and liver function, producing an anti-inflammatory effect in the body, and have even been shown to reduce tumor growth,” says Rachel Gargiulo, certified nutrition consultant at Nourishing Journey, a wellness center and organic café in Columbia, MD. Reishi mushrooms exhibit a full array of the qualiti...
