What Are the Benefits of Reishi Mushroom Tea?

Reishi mushrooms have been used since ancient times as a nutritional supplement and to heal a variety of ailments. Used in traditional Chinese medicine, the Reishi mushroom was known as the "Emperor's Herb", and was said to "bring the dying back to life" by healing the life force known as qi. Dried Reishi mushrooms are added to boiling water, simmered for 2 to 3 hours and strained to produce a tea.

Full of Nutrients

• Reishi mushrooms contain triterpenes, polysaccharides, alkaloids, lactones, mannitol and various vitamins and minerals. The mushrooms are classified by color relating to the healing of specific parts of the body.

Sleep Aid

• Reishi tea is said to relax the body and promote sleep. It also relieves coughing, and is purported to lessen the symptoms of asthma. It is believed to lessen the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Fights Cancer

• Reishi tea is believed to inhibit cancer by enhancing the body's ability to fight abnormal cells. It is also said to help alleviate the pain and discomfort of chemotherapy treatment.

Boosts Immunity

• Reishi tea has been used for centuries as an elixir to boost the immune system and ward off ill health. It is said to cleanse the liver and digestive system.

Safe and Effective

• Reishi tea restores the body's balance and can be taken for long periods of time without ill effects. Reishi tea combined with green tea is believed to inhibit the growth of tumors.

Relieves Pain

• Reishi tea can be used to alleviate the pain and swelling caused by arthritis, back pain, headache and stomach ache. It is also used to good effect by individuals suffering from heart disease and high blood pressure.