Ganoderma lucidum is one of the most researched and commonly used functional mushrooms in herbal medicine. It is known to have many health benefits including anti-tumor, hepatoprotective and immuno-modulatory effects. It is also known for its antioxidant properties, which are believed to protect against oxidative stress caused by free radicals in the body. It is also thought to have anti-inflammatory properties and may even help to reduce cholesterol levels. This article will discuss how to make ganoderma tea, and how to use this tea for various health benefits.

Ganoderma tea is made by boiling pieces of reishi mushroom in water. The tea is then strained and allowed to cool before drinking. Often, people add honey or another sweetener to the tea. This is to improve the flavor, but it should not be added if you are taking any medications as reishi contains compounds that may interact with certain drugs. It is also important to avoid consuming this tea if you are on blood-thinning medications as the reishi may cause bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.

It is recommended to drink a cup of reishi tea at least twice a day for best results. The tea should be consumed before meals.

This mushroom has been found to contain many beneficial polysaccharides and triterpenoids. It is considered a powerful immunoregulatory and antitumor agent and can also induce differentiation of osteoblastic cells (Luo et al., 2015a). It has also been shown to exhibit antifibrotic activity in TGF-b1 induced human renal proximal tubular cells (Luo et al., 2018).

Ganoderma is a large genus of mushrooms that contain more than 120 species. These species differ in color, shape and spore wall morphology and can be classified according to the spore pore type, such as G. lucidum (red), G. applanatum (red-brown), G. tsugae (red-brown), G. sinense (dark purple to black) and G. capense (dark red). The fungus has also been studied for its potential antifungal activities. A compound, ganodermin, was isolated from G. lucidum fruiting bodies and inhibited the mycelial growth of Botrytis cinerea, Fusarium oxysporum and Physalospora piricola with an IC 50 value of 15.2 mM, 12.4 mM and 18.1 mM, respectively.

Several studies have reported that lucidenic acids and lucidinic acid from Ganoderma species have multiple bioactivities, such as immunoregulatory, antitumor, antioxidant, anti-invasion, autophagy, osteoclastic differentiation activation, hepatoprotective, antihypertension and cholesterol reduction, among others. However, the sources, biosynthesis, structural features and relationships between these molecules and their pharmacological activities are poorly understood.

Reishi tea is a simple, natural remedy that can be used to enhance the immune system and fight disease. It can also be used as an anti-aging tool by promoting the production of new skin cells and reducing fine lines. Reishi is rich in beta-glucans, which promote the skin’s ability to store water and decrease oxidative stress. Additionally, reishi tea is an excellent source of polysaccharides and polyphenols, which have been proven to have anti-inflammatory, immune boosting, and antiviral properties.