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Thereishimushroom, also known asGanodermalucidum, mannentake, and lingzhi, is a fungus found in hot and humid Asian countries.It has a tough texture and can be bitter. Reishi mushrooms can be gathered and sold as food.
When taken for their health benefits, reishi mushrooms are dried for tea or taken as an extract powder, liquid, or capsule. They are believed to have various health benefits, including boosting the immune system, anti-cancer properties, improving fatigue, and more.
Scientific evidence supports their effectiveness. Here are 10 benefits associated with reishi mushrooms and the research backing those benefits.
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1. Boost the Immune System
Reishi mushrooms containbeta-glucans, a form of soluble fiber. They can modulate the immune system and are sometimes touted as immune-boosting, although the evidence is not substantial in human studies.
One 2023 study from researchers in Bangladesh found that adding dietary reishi mushroom as a source of beta-glucan could significantly boost the immune responses in Rohu, a species of fish.
2. Prevent Inflammation and Infection
Reishi mushrooms contain potent anti-inflammatory substances andantioxidants, compounds that help protect cellular health and overall wellness. Both can reduceinflammationand neutralize unstable molecules in the body, known asfree radicals, which are responsible foroxidative stress(imbalance between helpful antioxidants and harmful free radicals).
Over time, this effect can allow the immune system to function more effectively and focus on defending the body against inflammation, reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
What Is Oxidative Stress?Oxidative stress occurs when there are too many free radicals and not enough antioxidants in the body.Over time, excess free radicals can harm the body’s cells and tissues, leading to chronic and severe health conditions.
What Is Oxidative Stress?
Oxidative stress occurs when there are too many free radicals and not enough antioxidants in the body.Over time, excess free radicals can harm the body’s cells and tissues, leading to chronic and severe health conditions.
Reishi mushrooms have also been found to be effective in reducing the risk ofinfections—bacterial, viral, and fungal.By strengthening the immune system, they help it fight off pathogens (germs) before they can make you sick. Eating reishi mushrooms daily could mean fewer infections and colds, especially in the winter months.
3. Reduce Fatigue and Increase Energy
4. Improves Mood and Depressive Symptoms
Reishi mushrooms may improve mood,depressive symptoms, andanxiety. They may work to help the body and mind to adapt to stress and stressful situations.
One 2020Healthcarestudy examined the effect of reishi mushrooms on people withfibromyalgia. This chronicrheumatic disordercauses generalized and widespreadmusculoskeletal pain.In this study, researchers found that the mushrooms were helpful in managing fibromyalgia symptoms, including pain and depression.
The goal was to evaluate the mushrooms' effects on happiness, depression, satisfaction with life, and health-related quality of life in women with fibromyalgia. In this double-blind, randomized placebo pilot trial, one group was given 6 grams a day of micro-milled reishi mushroom carpophores (mushroom stalks) for six weeks, and a second group was given a placebo (an inactive preparation).
The results showed improved levels of satisfaction with life and reduced depressive symptoms at the end of treatment for the carpophores group.
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5. Anticancer Properties
The powerful anti-inflammatory properties of reishi mushrooms—antioxidants, beta-glucans, polysaccharides, andamino acids—have all been found to have antitumor properties.According to various studies, someG. lucidumcarries some promising anticancer and immunomodulatory (affecting the immune system) properties. The mushrooms in supplementary form have become a popular alternative treatment for cancer patients.
One 2016 review of five random-controlled trials reviewed the effectiveness of reishi mushrooms for managing cancer.While they did not find enough evidence to justify the mushrooms as a first-line cancer treatment, they did find that they could be used with conventional treatments to enhance tumor response and promote stronger immunity.
6. Properties to Reduce Signs of Aging
Reishi mushrooms have been found to reduce the signs of aging. These effects are mainly due to the following abilities of reishi:
Various studies have highlighted the use of compounds derived from mushrooms in skin care products and cosmetics due to their antioxidant and anti-wrinkle properties.These compounds can protect the skin from oxidative damage, reduce wrinkles, and improve overall skin health.
7. Promote Brain Health
Reishi mushrooms contain bioactive compounds that are good for the brain, includingtriterpenesand polysaccharides.
Triterpenes work to control inflammation and fight free radicals.They are also believed to regulateneurotransmitters, the brain’s chemical messengers responsible for nerve function. As people age, their brains become more vulnerable to damage related to inflammation, free radicals, and oxidative stress. Triterpenes can protect the brain from these effects.
Polysaccharides nourish and protect neurons.Some research suggests they may stimulate the growth of new brain cells. Polysaccharides might also help improve memory (both short- and long-term), focus, and concentration.
8. Manage Gut Health
Reishi mushrooms offer several benefits to gut health.They may aid digestion, support thegut microbiome(the community of beneficial microbes in the gut), and alleviatedigestive tract inflammation. This is due to compounds like polysaccharides contributing to a healthier gut environment.
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9. Lower Blood Pressure and Improve Heart Health
Triterpenes found in reishi mushrooms may haveblood pressure–lowering properties.They also offer additional benefits, such as with blood clotting and loweringcholesterol. This is likely because triterpenes may help reduce inflammation in blood vessels and arteries and improve overallblood circulation.
10. Improve Blood Sugar
High blood sugarlevels can be detrimental to health. Some research suggests that reishi mushrooms may have antidiabetic properties and can reduce blood glucose levels, which rise with diabetes when the body doesn’t produce enough of the hormone insulin or use it properly.
One 2015Phytochemistryreview found that reishi mushrooms could reduce both blood sugar and insulin (which regulates blood sugar) in mice.Researchers also found that certain compounds in the mushrooms could modify enzymes related to blood sugar control and improve the way in which the body usesinsulinto move sugar into the bloodstream and tissues to be converted into energy.
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Reishi mushrooms have been used for thousands of years to manage various conditions, and very few side effects have been reported.Mild digestive upset and skin rashes may occur, but these typically go away over time or may only affect people with impaired immune systems.
Additional side effects may include:
Some people should not consume reishi mushrooms, including:
Reasons to Skip Supplements
Reishi mushrooms are safe, effective, and well-tolerated. When taken in the correct doses, they are generally safe for up to a year.However, the powdered and supplement forms may be more potent or even contaminated.
In rare cases, incorrect dosing can increase the risk of toxicity, so it is essential to use caution and purchase supplements and powders from reputable companies to get the best product possible.
To avoid potential health risks, always follow the recommended doses on supplement labels. Contact your healthcare provider if you have questions about dosing.
To get the most out of reishi mushrooms and avoid safety risks, consider using dried or fresh versions. You can use them to make tea or add them to a favorite soup or sauce.
Reishi mushrooms are large mushrooms with a woody texture.They are available over the counter (OTC) as herbal supplements in tablet, capsule, extract, and powder form.
Reishi mushrooms are also available as teas. The supplements and teas are made from cultivated mushrooms.
Lion’s Mane vs. Reishi Mushrooms
Lion’s mane(Hericium erinaceus) is a white fungus with long, shaggy spines that can be consumed fresh, dried, or as a supplement. It has various brain health benefits, including promoting mental agility, focus, and overall cognitive performance.It has also been found to calm the mind and body so that they can respond to stress healthily.
Like the reishi mushroom, lion’s mane can be a helpful option for managing brain and nervous system health. However, reishi mushrooms have effects beyond the brain and nervous system. Deciding which mushroom type to use will depend on your own needs and goals.
Benefits of Taking Lion’s Mane Mushroom
Where to Source Whole, Dried Mushrooms
You can buy reishi mushrooms from different retailers. These include:
Summary
Reishi mushrooms are powerful medicinal mushrooms with a long list of potential health benefits. Benefits include boosting immune system function, improving heart health, managing fatigue, promoting brain health, keeping blood sugar levels managed, and more.
While reishi mushrooms are edible, they are mainly found as supplements in capsule, powder, and extract forms. They can also be dried and used to make tea.
Reishi mushrooms are generally safe to use but come with side effects. They may not be safe for some people, including those who are pregnant or lactating and those taking blood thinners. You should always follow the dosage recommendations on the product’s labeling and only purchase supplements from reputable companies.
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Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
El Sheikha AF.Nutritional profile and health benefits ofGanoderma lucidum"lingzhi, reishi, or mannentake" as functional foods: current scenario and future perspectives.Foods. 2022;11(7):1030. doi:10.3390/foods11071030Cerletti C, Esposito S, Iacoviello L.Edible mushrooms and beta-glucans: Impact on human health.Nutrients. 2021;13(7):2195. doi:10.3390/nu13072195Saha TK, Mariom, Rahman T, Moniruzzaman M, Min T, Hossain Z.Immuno-physiological effects of dietary reishi mushroom powder as a source of beta-glucan on Rohu, Labeo rohita challenged with Aeromonas veronii.Sci Rep. 2023;13(1):14652. doi:10.1038/s41598-023-41557-9Lushchak VI, Storey KB.Oxidative stress concept updated: Definitions, classifications, and regulatory pathways implicated.EXCLI J. 2021;20:956-967. doi:10.17179/excli2021-3596Ekiz E, Oz E, Abd El-Aty AM, et al.Exploring the potential medicinal benefits ofGanodermalucidum: from metabolic disorders to coronavirus infections.Foods. 2023;12(7):1512. doi:10.3390/foods12071512Geng P, Siu KC, Wang Z, Wu JY.Antifatigue functions and mechanisms of edible and medicinal mushrooms.Biomed Res Int. 2017;2017:9648496. doi:10.1155/2017/9648496Protasoni M, Zeviani M.Mitochondrial structure and bioenergetics in normal and disease conditions.Int J Mol Sci. 2021;22(2):586. doi:10.3390/ijms22020586Pazzi F, Adsuar JC, Domínguez-Muñoz FJ, García-Gordillo MA, Gusi N, Collado-Mateo D.Ganoderma lucidumeffects on mood and health-related quality of life in women with fibromyalgia.Healthcare (Basel).2020;8(4):520. doi:10.3390/healthcare8040520Jin X, Ruiz Beguerie J, Sze DM, Chan GC.Ganoderma lucidum(Reishi mushroom) for cancer treatment.Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016;4(4):CD007731. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD007731.pub3UCSF Health.Toxic hepatitis.Luo J, Ganesan K, Xu B.Unlocking the power: new insights into the anti-aging properties of mushrooms.J Fungi (Basel). 2024;10(3):215. doi:10.3390/jof10030215Seweryn E, Ziała A, Gamian A.Health-promoting of polysaccharides extracted fromGanoderma lucidum.Nutrients. 2021;13(8):2725. doi:10.3390/nu13082725Agra LC, Ferro JN, Barbosa FT, Barreto E.Triterpenes with healing activity: a systematic review.J Dermatolog Treat. 2015;26(5):465-470. doi:10.3109/09546634.2015.1021663Xu XL, Li S, Zhang R, Le WD.Neuroprotective effects of naturally sourced bioactive polysaccharides: an update.Neural Regen Res. 2022;17(9):1907-1912. doi:10.4103/1673-5374.335142Jayachandran M, Xiao J, Xu B.A critical review on health promoting benefits of edible mushrooms through gut microbiota.Int J Mol Sci. 2017;18(9):1934. doi:10.3390/ijms18091934Chan SW, Tomlinson B, Chan P, Lam CWK.The beneficial effects ofGanoderma lucidumon cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk.Pharm Biol. 2021;59(1):1161-1171. doi:10.1080/13880209.2021.1969413National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.Unrecognized hormonal condition may be contributing to high blood pressure.Ma HT, Hsieh JF, Chen ST.Anti-diabetic effects ofGanoderma lucidum.Phytochemistry. 2015;114:109-113. doi:10.1016/j.phytochem.2015.02.017Wachtel-Galor S, Yuen J, Buswell JA, et al.Ganoderma lucidum (lingzhi or reishi): a medicinal mushroom. In: Benzie IFF, Wachtel-Galor S, editors. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press/Taylor & Francis; 2011. Chapter 9.Shane-McWhorter L. MSD Manual Consumer Version.Reishi.Susan G. Komen.Reishi mushroom.Docherty S, Doughty FL, Smith EF.The acute and chronic effects of lion’s mane mushroom supplementation on cognitive function, stress and mood in young adults: a double-blind, parallel groups, pilot study.Nutrients. 2023;15(22):4842. doi:10.3390/nu15224842
El Sheikha AF.Nutritional profile and health benefits ofGanoderma lucidum"lingzhi, reishi, or mannentake" as functional foods: current scenario and future perspectives.Foods. 2022;11(7):1030. doi:10.3390/foods11071030
Cerletti C, Esposito S, Iacoviello L.Edible mushrooms and beta-glucans: Impact on human health.Nutrients. 2021;13(7):2195. doi:10.3390/nu13072195
Saha TK, Mariom, Rahman T, Moniruzzaman M, Min T, Hossain Z.Immuno-physiological effects of dietary reishi mushroom powder as a source of beta-glucan on Rohu, Labeo rohita challenged with Aeromonas veronii.Sci Rep. 2023;13(1):14652. doi:10.1038/s41598-023-41557-9
Lushchak VI, Storey KB.Oxidative stress concept updated: Definitions, classifications, and regulatory pathways implicated.EXCLI J. 2021;20:956-967. doi:10.17179/excli2021-3596
Ekiz E, Oz E, Abd El-Aty AM, et al.Exploring the potential medicinal benefits ofGanodermalucidum: from metabolic disorders to coronavirus infections.Foods. 2023;12(7):1512. doi:10.3390/foods12071512
Geng P, Siu KC, Wang Z, Wu JY.Antifatigue functions and mechanisms of edible and medicinal mushrooms.Biomed Res Int. 2017;2017:9648496. doi:10.1155/2017/9648496
Protasoni M, Zeviani M.Mitochondrial structure and bioenergetics in normal and disease conditions.Int J Mol Sci. 2021;22(2):586. doi:10.3390/ijms22020586
Pazzi F, Adsuar JC, Domínguez-Muñoz FJ, García-Gordillo MA, Gusi N, Collado-Mateo D.Ganoderma lucidumeffects on mood and health-related quality of life in women with fibromyalgia.Healthcare (Basel).2020;8(4):520. doi:10.3390/healthcare8040520
Jin X, Ruiz Beguerie J, Sze DM, Chan GC.Ganoderma lucidum(Reishi mushroom) for cancer treatment.Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016;4(4):CD007731. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD007731.pub3
UCSF Health.Toxic hepatitis.
Luo J, Ganesan K, Xu B.Unlocking the power: new insights into the anti-aging properties of mushrooms.J Fungi (Basel). 2024;10(3):215. doi:10.3390/jof10030215
Seweryn E, Ziała A, Gamian A.Health-promoting of polysaccharides extracted fromGanoderma lucidum.Nutrients. 2021;13(8):2725. doi:10.3390/nu13082725
Agra LC, Ferro JN, Barbosa FT, Barreto E.Triterpenes with healing activity: a systematic review.J Dermatolog Treat. 2015;26(5):465-470. doi:10.3109/09546634.2015.1021663
Xu XL, Li S, Zhang R, Le WD.Neuroprotective effects of naturally sourced bioactive polysaccharides: an update.Neural Regen Res. 2022;17(9):1907-1912. doi:10.4103/1673-5374.335142
Jayachandran M, Xiao J, Xu B.A critical review on health promoting benefits of edible mushrooms through gut microbiota.Int J Mol Sci. 2017;18(9):1934. doi:10.3390/ijms18091934
Chan SW, Tomlinson B, Chan P, Lam CWK.The beneficial effects ofGanoderma lucidumon cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk.Pharm Biol. 2021;59(1):1161-1171. doi:10.1080/13880209.2021.1969413
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.Unrecognized hormonal condition may be contributing to high blood pressure.
Ma HT, Hsieh JF, Chen ST.Anti-diabetic effects ofGanoderma lucidum.Phytochemistry. 2015;114:109-113. doi:10.1016/j.phytochem.2015.02.017
Wachtel-Galor S, Yuen J, Buswell JA, et al.Ganoderma lucidum (lingzhi or reishi): a medicinal mushroom. In: Benzie IFF, Wachtel-Galor S, editors. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press/Taylor & Francis; 2011. Chapter 9.
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