- Immune System Support
• Reishi modulates the immune system — meaning it helps balance it (not overstimulate it).
• For Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune conditions, this is very important: you want to calm overactive immunity without suppressing your natural defenses. - Anti-Inflammatory Effects
• Contains compounds like triterpenes and beta-glucans that reduce systemic inflammation.
• This is crucial for calming down autoimmune flares and protecting the thyroid. - Adrenal and Stress Support
• Reishi is an adaptogen — it helps your body adapt to physical, mental, and emotional stress.
• It supports the adrenal glands, which are often under pressure in thyroid issues. - Better Sleep and Relaxation
• Reishi has calming effects on the nervous system.
• Drinking Reishi tea or taking it in the evening can improve sleep quality — and better sleep = stronger immune repair.
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How to Use Reishi Mushroom
- Powdered Extract (Most Common and Easiest)
• Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of Reishi mushroom powder into:
• Warm herbal lattes (coconut milk + cacao + cinnamon + Reishi)
• Smoothies
• Broths or soups
Tip: Use a dual-extracted Reishi powder (meaning it’s extracted both with water and alcohol), because it releases both water-soluble and fat-soluble compounds.
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- Reishi Tea (Traditional Use)
• Simmer dried Reishi slices in water for a long time (about 30–60 minutes).
• The tea is very bitter but deeply healing.
• Often combined with ginger, cinnamon, or licorice root to soften the taste.
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- Capsules or Tinctures
• For a faster daily option, you can take Reishi extract capsules or liquid tinctures.
• Best to choose organic, pure Reishi with no fillers.
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Where to Find Reishi Mushroom
• Health food stores (look in the supplements section).
• Organic shops (especially those specializing in medicinal mushrooms).
• Online stores (very common now — look for brands that sell certified organic dual-extracted Reishi).
• Traditional herbalists or natural pharmacies.
• Some high-end tea shops also carry Reishi herbal blends.
Brands to look for (if you need ideas):
• Four Sigmatic (Reishi cocoa blends)
• Host Defense
• Gaia Herbs
• Mushroom Wisdom
• Organic Mushroom Nutrition (OM)
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Simple Reishi Healing Latte Recipe
Ingredients:
• 1 cup coconut milk (or almond milk)
• 1/2 teaspoon Reishi mushroom powder
• 1 teaspoon raw cacao powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions:
1. Warm the coconut milk gently (do not boil).
2. Whisk in the Reishi powder, cacao, and cinnamon.
3. Stir until smooth and sweeten if you like.
4. Drink slowly in the evening for deep relaxation and immune support.
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Important Notes:
• Start small if you’re new to Reishi (like 1/4 teaspoon) and see how you feel.
• Avoid during pregnancy without medical advice.
• Reishi is very safe long-term but like with all herbs, it’s good to take small breaks (for example, use for 3 weeks, pause for 1 week).