#1.1 Reishi Mushroom Tincture

This ‘mushroom of immortality & spiritual potency’ is one of the most revered tonics on the earth.  It is well researched & known as a pinnacle myco-medicinal adaptogen, a liver cleanser, blood purifier, a potent anti-oxidant source, an anti-cancer, anti-viral, a cardiac, respiratory, adrenal & circulatory system tonic. 

Ingredients: Ganoderma spp. (Lucidum, Applanatum & Oregonense)

It is Known as the ‘Queen of Medicinal Mushrooms’. 

In Chinese it is called Ling Zhi which means 'Spirit Plant' or 'Tree of Life Mushroom'. It has been well documented and used for at least four millennia across Asia. It is the most widely depicted mushroom in Japan, Korea and China, found on temple walls, tapestries, statues and paintings. It is said to increase longevity, benefit the heart, and taken over a long period of time "the agility of the body will not cease and the years are lengthened to those of immortal fairies" -The Great Pharmacopoeia, (sixteen century).

Reishi has been used traditionally for various ailments including chronic hepatitis, asthma, bronchitis, nephritis of the kidneys, nerve pain, hypertension and insomnia. It has a 'grounding energy' and most notably relieves anxiety almost instantly. 

Water extracts of Reishi have shown significant activity against Streptococcus, Staphylococcos, E. coli and HPV. Perhaps more interestingly Reishi helps to assist at the p53 checkpoint (where genes inspect and destroy abnormal cells). p53 has been called 'the guardian of the genome, or master gene' because it's the common denominator in virtually all human tumors.  Bert Volgelstein of John Hopkins says 'it's almost impossible to develop cancer in most organs unless p53 is inactivated." A.k.a. taking Reishi will support apoptosis, or cell suicide of any abnormal cells, eliminating  the risk that the cell will turn cancerous.

It is remarkable that science is now catching up with what ancient sages have been saying for thousands of years. Daoist monks have been taking Reishi throughout the ages to improve their 'inner life' as a mushroom with 'spiritual potency'. Reishi is very effective as a calmative, relieving anxiety, insomnia and nervousness. It is helpful for addiction, gradually strengthening the nerves and bringing the body back into homeostasis. This is indeed one of the most remarkable mushrooms on earth.