Like other disease-fighting mushrooms, reishi mushrooms are a type of fungus that grow outdoors. Reishi mushrooms, also known by their scientific name Ganoderma lucidum, grow above ground and produce “a fruiting body” along with connective strands (called mycelium), which are turned into an herbal medicines, tinctures, teas, powders and extracts.
GET A QUOTEProduct name | Reishi mushroom Extract | |
Botanical name | Ganoderma lucidum | |
Part of Plant Used | Fruit | |
Product Code | Specifications | Analytical method |
| Polysaccharides 40% | UV |
| Triterpenes 20% | HPLC |
| beta D-1,3/1,6 Glucan 90% | UV |
| Polysaccharides 30% | UV |
*Customized specifications available upon request |
1.What Is Polyphenols?
Polyphenols are a large family of naturally occurring organic compounds characterized by multiples of phenol units.They are abundant in plants and structurally diverse. Polyphenols include flavonoids, tannic acid, and ellagitannin, some of which have been used historically as dyes and for tanning garments.
Polyphenols comprise up to 0.2–0.3% fresh weight for many fruits. Consuming common servings of wine, chocolate, legumes or tea may also contribute to about one gram of intake per day.
2.How Polyphenols Works?
Some polyphenols are considered antinutrients – compounds that interfere with the absorption of essential nutrients – especially iron and other metal ions, which may bind to digestive enzymes and other proteins.
3.Benefits and Uses
1. Contains Powerful Anti-Cancer Properties
2.Improves Liver Function
3.Promotes Heart Health
4.Balances Hormone Levels
5. Stabilizes Blood Sugar
6. Fights Allergies and Asthma
7.Protects Against Infections and Viruses