Reishi Mushroom
Ganoderma lucidum
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Safety Notes
Not recommended for long-term daily use without breaks; consult a healthcare provider if you have an autoimmune condition or take immunosuppressant medication. Not the same species as culinary mushrooms; do not substitute.
A note on the name: nearly all commercial "reishi" or G. lucidum products are actually a distinct East Asian species, Ganoderma lingzhi — true G. lucidum is a rare European fungus almost never found in the supplement market. The traditional-use and research history behind this entry reflects the lingzhi tradition, which in practice is what "G. lucidum" means on virtually every label and in most modern studies.
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