Ways of Preparing Reishi Mushroom Tea

By Brandon Gilbert


Ganoderma Lucidum, more commonly known as reishi mushroom often grows on stumps and in the base of deciduous trees, especially on maple trees. It is regarded as a rare mushroom with plenty of health benefits as it can cure 1 or 2 sicknesses. Originally, it can be discovered in China and in some other Asian nations. Presently, it's now grown inside on sterile conditions and out of doors on logs and woodchips.

There are several techniques in taking reishi mushroom. It's now available in capsules, extracts and tablets forms. Nevertheless the standard strategy of brewing it and making it into tea is still the most preferred technique of taking reishi mushroom. The following are basic preparations of reishi mushroom.

Making Reishi Mushroom Decoction

For the decoction, you'll need 2-3 mid size to large reishi mushrooms, 1 ounce of Codonopsis, 1 oz. of Astralagus (this can be omitted if you're making a tea that you will need to be used for acute sicknesses), 1 oz of Ashwagandha, and a hint of cayenne. For decoctions that are intended to cure acute cases of flu and colds, simply add 2-3 cloves of sliced garlic to the strained tea. Drink your tea with garlic pieces. You'll also add honey to taste.

To prepare, just place all herbs in a pot. Fill it with water then place the pot over low heat and let it cook for about 24 hours. It's critical that you check the water level continually. Please take note that water level decreases due to evaporation and assimilation. Refill enough water. The following day, take away the mushrooms from pot then strain out the whole decoction. Store your tea in a chiller and simply heat each time you'll be drinking. You can take 2-3 cups daily.

Traditional Reishi Tea Preparation

For decades, the conventional way of preparing reishi tea is still the most well-liked technique. The following is the conventional method in preparation reishi tea.

You need to soak the dried reishi with water overnite. Ensure that you slice them before soaking. After that, boil it for approximately 5 to 10 minutes then strain and your tea is prepared for drinking. That straightforward and you can already enjoy the benefits of the mushroom.

You can also mix 1 teaspoon of dried and chopped reishi mushroom, around 7 wafer-thin slices of ginger and 1 cup of water in a small pan, bring all the ingredients into a boil and then simmer for almost 10 minutes. Strain and experience the benefits of reishi mushroom.




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