Reishi the glossy lacquer polypore The glossy lacquer polypore (Ganoderma lucidum) is undoubtedly one of the best known medicinal mushrooms. It is known in this country primarily by its Japanese name "Reishi", while its Chinese name "Ling Zhi" is far less common. In nature, the Reishi Ling Zhi is found primarily where deciduous trees are found (e.g. in oak and beech forests). There, the Reishi settles close to the ground on tree trunks, tree stumps or roots. Its appearance is rather unremarkable. Its cap, which is around 5-20 cm high and up to 3 cm thick, is covered with a layer of resin. The color of the resin varies depending on the degree of ripeness, from yellow to red to reddish brown and reddish black. As its flesh is quite hard and it tastes bitter, the Reishi has not established itself as an edible mushroom. However, it is available as a dietary supplement such as our Reishi ORGANIC medicinal mushroom capsules. Reishi - popular for 4,000 years! Reishi is the "first choice" among medicinal mushrooms. The Reishi mushroom is a "power mushroom" with its ingredients. Of all mushroom species, Reishi has achieved outstanding importance in Asia! Reishi has only been cultivated since the 1970s. Reishi is only fully grown after two years of growth! Reishi is very popular and valuable in Asia. Traditions suggest that this fascinating mushroom has a history of around 4,000 years! Reishi is originally native to the Far East - but it also grows wild in Germany. The free occurrence of Reishi in nature is extremely rare. In Japan, you can find a mushroom on 100,000 trees! The variety of ingredients in Reishi is huge. In addition to fiber, carbohydrates, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, it contains triterpenes, nucleosides, glycoproteins, steroids (ganosterone, ergosterol) and beta glucan. Reishi ORGANIC medicinal mushroom capsules as a vegan dietary supplement The special quality of our Reishi ORGANIC medicinal mushroom capsules results on the one hand from the medicinal mushroom itself and on the other hand from the composition of the capsules. There are three main advantages that distinguish our vegan Reishi ORGANIC medicinal mushroom capsules: the combination of Reishi extract and powder, as a special characteristic of our capsules the addition of acerola powder as a source of natural vitamin C the use of mushroom and acerola raw materials in organic quality We obtain the mushroom extract through hot water extraction. The extract produced in this way contains mushroom-specific polysaccharides such as beta glucan. By combining mushroom extract and powder, we can combine the positive properties of both raw materials. Recommended consumption Take 1-2 Reishi BIO medicinal mushroom capsules twice a day with plenty of liquid with meals, unchewed. We recommend taking them with a large glass of still water for breakfast and lunch. Notes Medicinal mushrooms are food supplements and should not be used as a substitute for a balanced and varied diet. All types of medicinal mushrooms can be combined with one another and taken as food supplements over a longer period of time. If you want to combine our Reishi BIO medicinal mushroom capsules with other medicinal mushrooms, this is certainly possible. The American Low Value Shipment Regulatory Modernization Act is active since March 2016 and increases the duty and tax free value of goods American citiziens could import from other countries by mail from $200 to $800 as well as no formal customs procedures are required. The American Low Value Shipment Regulatory Modernization Act is active since March 2016 and increases the duty and tax free value of goods American citiziens could import from other countries by mail from $200 to $800 as well as no formal customs procedures are required