Ganoderma lucidum
Reishi
霊芝
Key Benefit
Stress adaptation & deep sleep
Known as the "mushroom of immortality" in traditional Chinese medicine. Reishi’s triterpenes and polysaccharides support immune modulation, stress response, and sleep quality.
伝統的な中国医学で「不老不死のキノコ」として知られています。
Traditional Uses
- Called "Lingzhi" (spirit plant) — depicted in Chinese art as a symbol of longevity since the Han Dynasty
- Taoists regarded it as a key herb for achieving immortality and spiritual elevation
- Listed in Shennong's Materia Medica (circa 200 CE) as a superior herb for calming the spirit
- Japanese name "Reishi" (divine mushroom) reflects its revered status in Kampo medicine
Research Highlights
Sleep Quality
Reishi polysaccharide supplementation significantly increased total sleep time and non-REM sleep in randomized controlled trials
Cui et al., 2012 — Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior
Immune Modulation
Ganoderma polysaccharides enhanced NK cell activity and T-cell proliferation while reducing inflammatory cytokines
Wachtel-Galor et al., 2011 — Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects
Anxiolytic Effects
Triterpenes from G. lucidum demonstrated anxiolytic activity through GABAergic mechanisms without sedative side effects
Matsuzaki et al., 2013 — BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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