The reishi is a type of medicinal mushroom that has been used for centuries in Asia and elsewhere. It may help fight infections and cancer, lower stress, and improve sleep.
When taken for health reasons, reishi is usually dried or taken as an extract in the form of liquid, capsule, or powder.
A typical daily dose by mouth might be:
- 1.5 to 9 grams of crude dried mushroom
- 1 to 1.5 grams of reishi powder
- 1 milliliter of reishi solution (tincture)