Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) extract (40% polysaccharides) contains active constituents that promote energy and stamina.

This beautiful saucer-shaped, deep-red mushroom thrives in both temperate and tropical environments. In the wild, it’s habitat-specific to the base of hardwood trees. Our red reishi is sustainability cultivated in fully shaded greenhouses to maximum potency and purity.

New Roots Herbal’s Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum; ling zhi in Chinese) is a hot water–extracted medicinal mushroom formula standardized to contain 40% polysaccharides (500 mg per capsule). Hot-water extraction is critical in obtaining a high-quality and effective mushroom product, and is the traditional Asian method of extraction. In the whole mushroom, polysaccharides are bound by indigestible cell wall comprised of chitin; chitin must be dissolved through hot water in order to gently release the medicinal components, the mushroom polysaccharides. Conversely, grinding the mushroom may cause damage to the long-chain polysaccharides and fails to remove the indigestible chitin (fibre), limiting the amount of therapeutic constituents that can be fit per capsule. Standardization ensures that the final product contains a consistent amount of polysaccharides to allow delivery of a therapeutic dose.

Active constituents found in reishi, including triterpenes and polysaccharides, boast many benefits. Increased energy and stamina make reishi an ally for an active life.

DIRECTIONS OF USE

Adults: Take 3 capsules daily with food or as directed by your health-care practitioner. To avoid digestive upset, take with food/meal.

Duration of use: Immune support: Use for a minimum of 4 weeks to see beneficial effects.

INGREDIENTS

Each vegetable capsule contains:
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) mushroom extract, standardized to 40% polysaccharides	500 mg
Hot-water extraction
Other ingredients: Vegetable magnesium stearate in a non-⁠GMO vegetable capsule composed of carbohydrate gum and purified water.

WARNINGS

Contains no: Gluten, soy, wheat, eggs, dairy, yeast, citrus, preservatives, artificial flavour or colour, starch, or sugar.

Cautions and warnings: Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you suffer from an immune system disorder or if you are taking immunosuppressants.

Known adverse reactions: For use beyond 3 months: Dizziness, irritated skin, nausea, and diarrhea have been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. Hypersensitivity/allergy can occur; in which case, discontinue use.

Note: Product is sensitive to humidity and heat; keep in a cool, dry place.

Do not use if seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.