Terrasoul Superfoods Organic Reishi Mushroom Powder (4:1 Extract), 11 Oz (2 Pack) - Immune Boosting | Coffee Enhancer | Deeper SleepUSDA Organic

Love what I'm reading about this mushroom and all it's health benefits.Regular consumption of Lingzhi mushrooms can enhance our body’s immune system and improve blood circulation, thus improving better health conditions. Generally, Lingzhi is recommended as an adaptogen, immune modulator, and a general tonic. These mushrooms are also used to help treat anxiety, high blood pressure, hepatitis, bronchitis, insomnia, and asthma.In some ways, similar to medical marijuana (which has regulatory effects of the nervous system) adaptogens are substances that work by adjusting altered body conditions back to normal, resulting in stabilization of cellular and psychological homeostasis. The traditional herbal texts, as well as these recent scientific studies, report that Lingzhi works both for insomnia and increasing mental clarity—two seemingly opposing problems. It’s also been found to work for both for high and low blood pressure symptoms; both over-active and under-active thyroids; both overactive immunity (Lupus, Fibromyalgia and other autoimmune diseases), and weak immunity (colds, flu, and viruses).To a western approach, these health issues are seen as polar opposites, and medically treated as such. To any natural healing model, such as acupuncture, these are seen more as conditions of deficiency or excess. This is where the adaptogenic concept applied to certain herbs and plants works well, because their main end effect is homeostasis and balance.Lingzhi fits the classic definition of an adaptogen. It has double-direction activity, meaning that it, as an example, improves functioning of the immune and organ systems, whether they are deficient or excessive. It doesn’t stimulate the liver, the kidney, the overall system. Rather, it regulates them. It doesn’t stimulate or suppress the immune system—it’s called an immuno-modulator. Lingzhi’s wide ability to repair the function of one person’s liver, while increasing the function of another’s lungs, or kidneys, or skin, or mental function, seems less odd once we view it from the adaptogen angle.

If you are here looking at this product then you already know about reishi mushrooms and there is no need for me to yammer on about them. As for this particular product, I love the stuff. The flavor is good but if you are not into the reishi flavor, you should know that it mixes really well with coffee or Dandy Blend (a tasty coffee substitute). It has a nice roasty flavor on its own, slightly bitter but not bad. It actually grows on you fairly quickly. This dissolves instantly in hot water. I have not tried with cold water but I imagine it dissolves quite well.I have ordered 5 bags so far and each one has the same consistent quality as the one before it. This product is certified organic, non GMO, & Fair Trade. It is vegan, raw, and gluten free. The best by date on every bag I have purchased has been at least 14 months out.I have read many reviews with people commenting about the fact that this product is from China. I would like to remind folks that China is also the birthplace of Traditional Chinese Medicine and that reishi mushrooms play a significant role in TCM. While I understand some folks concern, it should be kept in perspective. If you can find a domestic source that is comparable, I would love to hear about it. In the meantime, I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.This is a quality product that I have found to be consistent over the course of several orders.

Getting a twin pack makes it easier for keeping fresh.

This specific TerraSoul product is my first experience with Reishi. After days of research I finally decided to try it. I tried it mixed with my morning coffee and noticed a change within a few hours. My mood was the definite proof for me! I felt very at ease and calm most of the day. I also knew there was something potent about it, because I had a slight skin reaction sort of like hives, but only on my lower left wrist, but NO itching and this went away the same day never to return again. I'm on week 4 now, and have noticed smoother more supple skin. I am convinced this is a healing plant fungus herb whatever you want to call it, but it has changed my life and I am so glad I found it in my mid 30's. I'm telling all my friends about it, although of course can't force it down their throats although I want to!! I would just like to comment on one thing. If you are on many medications, including hypertension meds, you must clear it with your doctor before as it may bring your blood pressure too low. It is always a good idea to talk with a health professional when using complementary or alternative therapies as many used in combination with medications can have dangerous adverse effects, sometimes fatal.

These mushrooms were purchased as a 'hedge' against my bladder cancer.While the results are inconclusive at this point in time, I will let you knowhow this mushroom intervention works. Aloha.

I loaded up on this stuff before a hardcore workout to test it's impact on my immune response when put under heavy stress. I noticed an extreme difference in my energy level and was able to do approximately 30% more of each set. I test many supplements in this way to test their effectiveness and that is typically how I decide to continue purchasing them or not.I would also note that before I loaded up I had just recovered from the flu, which in my opinion, loading up on this was part of what eradicated it completely as typically I do not recover so immediately from a strong bug.I did notice this was made in China, which I am somewhat skeptical of, but I do trust this company, and trust the organic certifications. Also when eating the powder plain I did not notice any strange undertones which I can usually detect easily in lower quality products.