ESSENTIAL NOTES FROM THE “KING OF MUSHROOMS”
It is considered one of the best studied fungi, since, currently, there are More than 5,000 publications About its applications, its history or its active biomolecules. The benefits of the Reishi are due to the presence of these active biomolecules or specific nutrients. Among them, the main ones are polysaccharides such as beta-glucanos (Especially the β-D-Glucanos), the Terpenes (especially triterpenes), Pepidoglycans, etc. that we have been studying for more than 20 years in our R&D department. In some parts of the world, it was considered and still is considered that the Reishi has properties in the physical and mental balance of the body.
Possible Reishi applications
- Emotional Management: Relaxation and stress relief
- Integrative support: It has numerous studies studies on its activity in combination with conventional treatments and their effect on the quality of life (2,3,4,5)
- Also known as a powerful antiaging (1): Faced with the oxidation and production of free radicals that occur over time, stress, pollution and inappropriate diets.
In addition, in the last 10 years, the Portal of Scientific Articles Pubmed has published more than 1400 articles about Reishi, which reflects the growing interest of fungi applications in general, and Ganoderma in particular.
Products with Reishi
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TRENDINGTOP SELLERSHasta - 10 %HIFAS-Equilibrium (Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps) capsules
BALANCE & WELLBEING
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TOP SELLERSHasta - 10 %Hifas-Menopause (Reishi, Cordyceps, Lion's Mane, Ashwagandha and Green Tea extract) capsules
MENOPAUSE BALANCE SUPPORT
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TOP SELLERSHasta - 10 % -
TRENDINGHasta - 10 %Dr. Immune Five Syrup (Reishi, Agaricus, Oyster, Chaga, Shiitake)
CHILDREN'S IMMUNE SYSTEMS SUPPORT
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REISHI PROPERTIES< APPLICATIONS AND USES
The great interest in Reishi and its benefits are well documented, as is the case with other mushrooms such as Shiitake, Cordyceps and Lion's mane, among others. The first records date back to the 2nd millennium BC in the search for the “elixir of life” by Emperor Qin Shi Huang Di (known for building the Great Wall), to whom Reishi was given as a gift. After this episode, all specimens of this mushroom were reserved exclusively for the Chinese emperor. Today, Reishi remains the ‘most valuable natural substance in traditional Chinese medicine’. Its applications were already documented in the 16th-century Chinese medical work by the polymath Li Shih-Chen. This mushroom became the focus of modern science in the 1950s, with more detailed research carried out mainly in China and Japan. Traditionally, infusions were made from dehydrated Reishi. Today, infusions are still considered a traditional way of consuming Reishi, although they are not the only one. Reishi supplements For better use of its active biomolecules, concentrated Reishi extract is used. This can be found in a pure supplement (Mico-Rei) or combined with extracts from other species that have been studied, such as Mico-Mix, Mico-Five, HIFAS-Equilibrium, HIFAS-Menopause and HIFAS-Microbiota, Hifas-Intima Oral and Papilozumib; all of them designed as high-quality nutraceuticals in capsule form. It can also be found in children's formulas as a liquid extract (Dr. Immune Five and Dr. GB). Without a doubt, these types of superconcentrates, extracts, are the forms from which most studies on their applications have been carried out. In addition, Reishi powder is used as a supplement to prepare smoothies and hundreds of recipes (Reishi Antiox). As an innovative ingredient, Reishi is included in natural cosmetics, whether in soaps, creams or intimate lubricants such as Hifas-Intima Gel.
FEATURED BIOMOLECULES
Among the more than 400 active biomolecules in this fungus are:
The culture of the Reishi
The reishi grows wildly in deciduous forests, especially of oaks and beechs, but is also found in coniferous forests. Not only the form and color of the Reishi itself can vary greatly, but there are also many other tree fungi of the same genre that can be easily confused with this famous fungus. Actually, it is naturally found in the Southeast Asia, Europe and North America. However, most often occurs through cultivation since the demand for this species is growing throughout the world. Reishi's production can also be carried out from trunks or serrin bags. In fact, trunks crop is one of the most traditional ways to obtain Reishi. However, the scientific interest that the Bioactive compounds of this fungus and the growing demand for products with Reishi has led to the development of new production systems and its optimisation.
Preguntas frecuentes
El Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) es un hongo que pertenece al reino fungi. Su forma y su color recuerdan a los corales marinos, pero no guarda relación con ellos.
De forma natural crece formando anillos que se hacen más gruesos hacia el interior. En condiciones óptimas desarrolla extensiones parecidas a un tallo que, con sus extremos redondeados, recuerdan a cuernos. Estos especímenes eran especialmente apreciados en la antigua China y hoy se sabe que esa forma tan particular se ha relacionado con su contenido en terpenos.
Su gama de colores va del rojo intenso al blanco, pasando por el amarillo. El cuerpo fructífero tiene una consistencia leñosa que gana dureza con el paso del tiempo.
Se encuentra en la base de troncos de árboles muertos o creciendo a través de alguna grieta de la corteza. Es un hongo saprófito, es decir, se alimenta de restos orgánicos de otras especies.
A menudo se confunde con especies similares de su misma familia, como Ganoderma applanatum.
No es un hongo culinario como el Shiitake o el Boletus. Su dureza y su sabor amargo hacen que no se cocine de la misma manera.
Se suele preparar en infusión o consumir en polvo, incorporado a batidos y smoothies o a otros alimentos como yogures, caldos y sopas.
Es una de las líneas de investigación de Hifas da Terra y se centra en la mejora continua del cultivo de distintas especies (Reishi, Melena de león, Shiitake y Maitake) sobre sustratos ecológicos certificados, buscando pureza y calidad premium en el producto final. Puedes leer más en nuestro blog.
Es el estándar de calidad propio de Hifas da Terra. Con él se identifican biomoléculas y principios activos, se seleccionan las cepas que los contienen, se emplean sistemas analíticos propios y se aplican protocolos de análisis en distintas fases de producción. Toda la información está en la página de calidad.
En 2023 se llevó a cabo el estudio HIFAS SIBO, prospectivo, aleatorizado y unicéntrico, en el que se evaluaron cepas propias de cultivo ecológico de Reishi y Melena de león combinadas con una dieta baja en FODMAPs. Actualmente se trabaja en el desarrollo de nuevos ingredientes basados en Reishi dentro del proyecto Nutrigen 4.0, orientado a una producción automatizada y en continuo mediante biorreactores de última tecnología. El proyecto FungiTechOnco también ha estudiado las cepas de Ganoderma lucidum cultivadas por Hifas da Terra.
Procede del griego y hace referencia a su brillo natural: «gano» significa brillante, «derma» significa piel y «lucidum», que reluce.
Sus cuerpos fructíferos se hicieron populares como talismanes en la cultura oriental, donde se valoraba especialmente su forma y su apariencia.