Label: Beneficial Botanicals
Botanical Name: Ganoderma tsugae
Other Names: Varnish Conk, Glossy Ganoderma
Parts Used: fruiting bodies (full spectrum)
Organic: yes / wild harvested Origin: USA
Gluten Free: yes
Extract Process: double extraction
Menstruum: organic corn vodka, spring water
Alcohol by Volume: 45%
Tincture Ratio: 2:3
Tested for Beta-Glucan / Starch Content:
very high quality, no detectable starch present
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This Reishi tincture is 100% organic : wild harvested, free of pesticides, dual extracted with organic alcohol and pristine spring water, bottled in glass
What is a Double Extraction Method? In order to extract both alcohol and water soluble chemical compounds from this type of fungus, a dual method of extraction must be used to capture all the health benefits it has to offer. This process requires soaking the mushroom material for a period of time in alcohol followed by a hot water decoction for optimal extraction.
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READ ABOUT INDICATIONS AND DOSAGES HERE
Reishi Mushroom Information
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Reishi may interact with some medications for high blood pressure include captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), diltiazem (Cardizem), Amlodipine (Norvasc), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), furosemide (Lasix), and many others. High doses of reishi mushroom might slow blood clotting.
There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking reishi mushroom if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
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"I ordered your chaga and reishi tinctures about a month ago and am happy with the quality. I've had pain in the joints of my hands and wanted to use the tinctures for inflammation. After 3 weeks of daily use, I'm amazed how reduced the pain is and how increased the movement of my fingers are!" -- Leslie C. from Miami, FL
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Enviromedica.com "Health Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms" February 2017
Studies for this species, Ganoderma tsugae:
Wei et al. (2009) found the fruiting body increases intracellular glutahione that protects cells from hydrogen peroxide influence
Chiu et al. (2009) Mycelia from submerged fermentation of G. tsugae and G.lucidum inhibit breast cancer cells via apoptosis and mitogenic effect, the latter via estrogen receptor modulation
Ko, H.-H. et al. (2008) found Tsugaric acid B is both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
Jeng-Leun Mau et al. (2002) showed alcohol extracts extremely high in antioxidant activity, reducing power, free radical scavenging, and chelating abilities, slightly weaker, but comparable to the G. lucidum species
X.X. Gao et al. (2000) found polysacharides from mycelium both anti-inflammatory and immune-stimulating (suggesting a modulating effect on cytokine production)
Yen and Wu (1999) examined the radical scavenging properties
Wen-Huei Lin et al. (1997) identified the imune-modulating protein; protein extracts arrest human lung adenocarcinoma cells at the G1 phase and Ganderic acid B provides protection from carbon tetrachloride-induced liver toxicity
Life Extension Magazine "Reishi Mushrooms Prevent Obesity in Mice" July 2016
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photo credit: Kristina Vezilich
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