NATURAMEDICIN HERBARIUM
Reishi
A fungus with a varnished-looking surface.
Its glossy cap and tough flesh tell us that this fungus has a different story from the boletes we gather in a basket. Ganoderma fungi live in association with wood. Under the name reishi, they gained a prominent place in Asian tradition and, later, in today's formulas.
DISCOVER THE FUNGUS
What makes Ganoderma lucidum interesting?
The Czech name lesklokorka reflects its glossy appearance. In Ganoderma lucidum, the cap surface looks almost varnished and the flesh gradually becomes woody. In herbal tradition, attention focuses on the fruiting body.
The story begins in wood
Ganoderma fungi can be found near the roots or on the wood of living and dead trees. The tough fruiting body is only the visible part of the fungus; its mycelium forms a network of filaments within the wood. This is why descriptions of the material distinguish the fruiting body from the mycelium.
A familiar name, several species
Reishi has a long tradition in China, Japan and Korea. However, the name is used for different Ganoderma fungi. The European Ganoderma lucidum and the Asian Ganoderma lingzhi are different species; their shared name sometimes obscures this distinction.
Polysaccharides and triterpenes
Groups of compounds studied include beta-glucan polysaccharides and triterpenes. Polysaccharides are complex sugars; triterpenes are another group of natural compounds. Their proportions vary with the material and processing. Research on one extract therefore does not guarantee the same result with every preparation.
Reishi and medication: when to seek advice
If you take medicines that affect blood clotting or suppress the immune system, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using reishi. Fungal preparations can also interact with treatment.
NATURAMEDICIN
Reishi in EQINIL
EQINIL contains an extract from the reishi fruiting body. Discover the purpose of the complete formula, its ingredients and recommended use.
A food supplement is not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Follow the recommendations and warnings for the specific product.