What makes reishi the 'king of herbs'?
Written by
Robert Kelly
Reviewed by
Prof. Graham Pierce, Ph.D.Reishi mushroom has the deserved name king of herbs, for many excellent reasons. This wonderful fungus combines adaptogenic qualities with a remarkably broad range of health benefits that are rarely found in other herbs. This is a venerable plant, known in the earliest times of Chinese medicine, where it held an important symbolic meaning: that of longevity and the attainment of great spiritual power.
Adaptogenic Power
- Helps body manage physical stress
- Balances physiological responses
- Supports adrenal function naturally
Comprehensive Benefits
- Supports immune cardiovascular and nervous systems
- Offers antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions
- Enhances energy and cognitive function
Historical Significance
- 2,000+ years in Asian medicine
- Reserved for royalty in ancient China
- Shen Nong's Classic of Materia Medica inclusion
Minimal Side Effects
- Safe when used as directed
- Gentler than pharmaceutical alternatives
- Well-tolerated by most individuals
This plant king is multi-systemic in some sense, where the majority of single-purpose herbs are isolated toward specific areas. While other dietary supplements focus on specific benefits, reishi offers a range of general health benefits. Its triterpenes and polysaccharides work together, providing more overall benefits than individual nutritional supplements with the same compounds.
The royal status is largely dependent on the safety aspect. Reishi has fewer side effects than pharmaceuticals when used properly. Modern investigation substantiates traditional data, making its esteemed position even more secure. It is this combination of old respect and new scientific evidence that makes its reign a certainty.
Read the full article: 10 Powerful Benefits of Reishi Mushroom
