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15 Wonderful Benefits Of Reishi For Skin, Hair And
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May 27, 2019 by Nithya Shrikant (https://www.stylecraze.com/about/#medical-reviewers)

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Reishi is a herbal mushroom known to have miraculous medicinal properties
and health benefits. Legends about this mushroom’s rejuvenating qualities are
widespread. Known to enhance agility, suppleness, and strength, this is
unarguably a herb that has given people a healthier and longer lifespan.

Known as Ganoderma lucidum scientifically, this mushroom species is known
across the world under different names like Ling Zhi, Lucid Ganoderma, and Linh
Chi. Packed with alkaloids, polysaccharides, Triterpenes, Ganoderic acid and
Coumarins, these herbal mushrooms are innately rich with analgesic,
antipyretic, antimicrobial, splenic, cytotoxic, and sedative properties, to name a
few.

Table Of Contents

Reishi Mushroom Benefits for Skin
Reishi Mushroom Benefits for Hair
Health Benefits of Reishi Mushroom
A Word of Caution

Reishi Mushroom Benefits for Skin

1. Slows Down Premature Ageing:

The Ling Zhi 8-protein and Ganodermic acid present in Reishi are rich anti-
inflammatory and anti-allergenic agents. Both these ingredients work in
harmony, empowering the immune system
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immune-system/) and promoting blood circulation. A stronger immune system,
in turn, eases free radical activities, which means your wrinkles, fine lines, and
inflammations reduces. An improved blood circulation improves the elasticity
and tone of your skin, slowing down the ageing process, leaving you with a clear
and younger looking skin.

2. Eases Skin Problems:

Various studies conducted on these mushrooms indicate that they possess the
ability to cure various external skin issues, such as wounds, sunburns, rashes,
and insect bites. And how does this happen? A harmonized functioning of its
anti-histaminic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-allergenic
properties – when the combination starts working, your immunity peps up,
blood circulation improves, and healing begins.

[ Read: Mushrooms And Their Unique Benefits
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and-health/) ]

Reishi Mushroom Benefits for Hair

3. Slows Premature Hair Loss and Balding:

This is one of the ancient Chinese cures to prevent balding due to premature
hair loss (https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/hair/control-hair-fall-n-loss/).
When mixed with other anti-hair loss herbs, this works as a restorative tonic for

your hair. Packed with antioxidants, it also eases the stress levels and combats
free radicals – the main culprits behind hair loss and balding.

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4. Promotes Hair Growth:

This mushroom has anti-inflammatory properties and also improves the
circulation of blood. It is also a powerhouse of antioxidants. All these actions
work in coordination, enabling a stronger set of hair follicles. It stimulates your
hair shaft, paving way for a lush hair growth
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5. Retains Hair Color:

Prevent your hair from losing its natural hue and sheen and fight off premature
graying with this medicinal herb. Chinese and Japanese traditional medicines
use Ganoderma along with He Shu Wu and Fo Ti to help prevent premature
graying of hair. Known for its positive impact on circulatory system, this herb
makes a natural remedy for maintaining the natural color of your hair.

Health Benefits of Reishi Mushroom

6. Natural Immune Modulator:

Reishi is known to give the immune system a boost, irrespective of its current
functioning level. The rare polysaccharides in this plant possess the potential to
augment DNA and RNA present in bone marrow, improving the production of B
cells. B cells, along with the T cells, are vital when it comes to the functioning of
the immune system. Along with regulating the immune system of the body, this
mushroom ensures you a speedy recovery when you are chronically ill.

7. Detoxifies and Strengthens Liver:

Reishi is a potential liver regenerator, according to some studies. Various
researches conducted suggest that the wild variant for this herb is gifted with
powerful ingredients that can detoxify the liver. This, in turn, puts an end to the
free radical activities, simultaneously paving way for cell regeneration. This
mushroom is also known to play a vital role in the efficient synthesis of fatty
acids and bile, ensuring speedy detoxification of chemicals. Gandosterone
present in this herb is a powerful anti-hepatotoxic agent, which is useful in
promoting faster recovery in cases of chronic hepatitis.

8. Natural Adaptogen:

Studies suggest that this herb has the power to energize the body and help it
combat stress. It normalizes your metabolism rate, and enables you to stay
calm and composed. But make sure you take this in restricted amounts as an
excessive dose can trigger insomnia and palpitations.

9. Anti-Cancerous And Anti-Tumor Properties:

Doctors in Japan have approved Reishi as a cure for assorted types of cancer,
when used in conjunction with radiation and other anti-cancerous drugs.
Studies suggest that along with easing the negative impacts of radiation and
chemotherapy, this mushroom also possesses the power to prevent the growth
and spread of tumor cells. Being an immune modulator, it also helps in
revitalizing and renewing the immune system, enabling faster recovery.

10. Combats Depression:

This mushroom has well-known, effective, and efficient impact on the state of
your mind. Known for its mood improving and calming properties, Reishi is one
of the most sought after anti-depressant herbs. It eases irritability and anxiety,
calms the mind, relaxes the body, and helps you overcome depression.

11. Bid adieu to Allergies:

Studies conducted by Japanese scientists suggest that this mushroom is a
natural antihistamine. It has the potential to prevent the release of histamines
when you are subjected to some kind of allergies or anaphylactic shock or even
hay fever and atopic dermatitis. That is why it is quite popular as a herbal
remedy for allergies.

12. Shed your Excess Weight:

Obesity and being overweight is the result of a slow metabolism. The higher your
metabolic rate, the better the chances of burning fat quickly. Using this herb in a
judicious way enables you to increase the body’s metabolism rate, helping it
lose weight in a healthy, irreversible way.

13. Nourishes Respiratory System:

Reishi has a positive impact on your respiratory system. People suffering from
various respiratory conditions, including simple cold and cough and sinusitis or
more severe conditions like asthma and bronchitis, can use this herb to reap its
benefit.

14. Improves Cardiovascular Health:

Touted to be an efficient anti-hypertensive and hypocholesterolemic agent,
Reishi has amazing affect on your cardiovascular health. It helps to lower and
regulate the blood pressure levels of the body. It also helps to bring down the
cholesterol levels in blood. When these ingredients are kept under control, then
you will be less prone to heart and vascular conditions, including stroke and
atherosclerosis.

15. Eases Inflammatory Conditions:

Many a time, inflammatory conditions are accompanied by intense levels of
pain. Arthritis and neuralgia are two such conditions. Studies suggest that this
mushroom contains compounds that help in easing the inflammation
prevailing in such conditions, alleviating and easing the pain experienced by the
sufferer.

A Word of Caution

Being a miraculous herb does not mean that it only does magic! As with other
herbs and plants, Reishi mushroom side effects also pop up!

Studies suggest that using Reishi while on immunosuppressive drugs or
after undergoing organ transplant can interfere with their functioning.
Extended non-judicious use of this herb is known to cause upset stomach,
sore throat, skin rashes, dizziness, insomnia, and palpitations.
Since there are no evidences showing the impact of this mushroom while
pregnant or lactating, it is advisable to stay away from Reishi during these
periods.

Reishi is available across the word in ready made forms, including Reishi
mushroom capsules, powders, and tonics. There are quite a handful of cosmetic
products where this herb has been used as an active ingredient. Try these to
reap the benefits of Reishi mushroom, but do check with your doctor if you are
an allergy-prone person.

Have you ever used a Reishi product? How was your experience? Did you find
this article helpful? Do leave us a comment!

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Dr.Jaya • 3 years ago • edited −⚑

Great article and true one! I am drinking delicious coffee and tea with reishi, and the benefits are

amazing - better sleep, more energy, better maetabolism, weight loss, loss of internal fat, improved

digestion problems, improved gynecological problems. The effect is simple, most of the problems

occur when your body is acidic. Reishi as the most alkaline herb in the world neutralizes acidity and

brings body back to harmony. Rather than tonics and creams, I recommend to purify your body

from inside-best in form of tasty beverages.

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StyleCraze Mod > Dr.Jaya • 3 years ago −⚑

Thank you, Jaya! for sharing your personal experience with us. It's great to know that you

like Reishi and enjoying the benefits of it.

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amative40 • 4 years ago −⚑

http://www.stylecraze.com/a... Great Article .. Reishi Mushroom is a adaptagen and will help

people in different ways .. I have been witness to what Reishi Mushroom does for some friends and

family. help IBS , lose weight , repair Borsitis (spl) in the knee, 3 weeks on Organo Gold *King of

Coffee with the Spores and his knee was fine, helped with skin conditions.. soap infused with reishi

/ ganoderma / grapeseed .. Drink your Reishi Mushroom / Ganoderma Lucidum infused in Coffee

and green teas .. fabulous product.. Organo Gold

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