REISHI

Hemlock Varnish Shelf (Ganoderma tsugae), are the most commonly found species of reishi in Ontario.

Reishi mushrooms are nicknamed “the Mushroom of Immortality”, as they possess many medicinal properties, including immune modulating, liver supportive, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour, antioxidant properties, adaptogenic, cardiotonic, and antimicrobial.

It can be used to calm the body and mind and improve sleep by improving the health of adrenal glands and regulating stress hormones, tonify the body to increases energy and stamina, modulate the immune system to more optimally protect the body from viral and bacterial infections and balance autoimmune challenges, regulate blood glucose, and decrease signs of aging by combating damaging free radicals.

Overall, reishi is an excellent herbal medicine for anti-aging.