What is reishi mushroom?
Reishi is a hard, glossy, fan-shaped mushroom that grows on decaying hardwood trees and has been used in East Asian traditional practices for a very long time, often referred to as the 'mushroom of immortality' in folklore. Because the fruiting body is too tough and bitter to eat directly, it's typically dried and extracted into powder for supplement use.
What are the benefits of reishi mushroom?
Reishi contains beta-glucans, complex sugars found in the mushroom's cell walls that are studied for their role in supporting healthy immune signaling, along with triterpenes, bitter compounds unique to this mushroom. Together these are associated with supporting calm immune balance and general stress resilience.
In a greens blend, reishi contributes a distinct adaptogenic mushroom profile that's different from the culinary mushrooms like shiitake and maitake, rounding out the blend's overall mix of fungal compounds.
How much reishi is in Daily Greens?
Reishi mushroom is included within the 2.6 g superfood, antioxidant and mushroom blend, and as with the other ingredients in that blend, its specific weight is not separated out on the label.
Who should be careful with reishi mushroom?
Because reishi may influence immune activity, people with autoimmune conditions or those taking immunosuppressant medication should discuss regular reishi intake with their doctor before use, since the mushroom's effects on immune signaling could interact with these treatments.
Reishi has also been associated with mild digestive upset or dry mouth in some people, and, in rare cases, may have blood-thinning properties, so anyone scheduled for surgery or taking anticoagulant medication should mention reishi use to their care team.
Reishi Mushroom questions, answered
- Is reishi mushroom safe to take daily?
- Reishi is generally well tolerated in the small amounts found in blended supplements, but people with autoimmune conditions or on immune-related medication should check with a doctor first.
- What is reishi mushroom traditionally used for?
- Reishi has a long history in East Asian traditional practices, where it was valued as a calming, immune-supporting fungus, though modern products describe its structure and function role rather than any specific outcome.
- Can you eat reishi mushroom like a regular mushroom?
- Reishi's fruiting body is very tough and bitter, so it's almost always dried and extracted into powder or capsules rather than cooked and eaten directly.
Ingredients it works with
Reishi Mushroom is one of 56 in a single scoop.
Daily Greens prints every blend weight on the label — part of the 2.6 g superfood, antioxidant and mushroom blend.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Speak to your clinician before starting a new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication.