What is reishi mushroom extract used for?

Extract process:

Raw material preparation:

Choose high-quality raw materials of Lingzhi, usually the fruiting body (the visible part) or mycelium of Lingzhi.

Wash the Lingzhi to remove impurities and dirt to ensure the purity of the raw material.

Drying:

Dry the cleaned Ganoderma lucidum to remove moisture for subsequent extraction. Drying can be done by air drying or using drying equipment.

Smash:

The dried Ganoderma lucidum is crushed into a fine powder to increase its surface area, thereby improving extraction efficiency.

Extraction:

Use appropriate solvents for extraction. Commonly used solvents include water, ethanol or a mixture of alcohol and water. The extraction method can be:

Hot water extraction: Mix the Ganoderma lucidum powder with water, heat and boil to extract the water-soluble components.

Alcohol extraction: Extraction using organic solvents such as ethanol, mainly extracting fat-soluble components such as triterpenoids.

Extraction time and temperature will vary depending on the solvent used and the target component.

Filter:

After extraction, the solid residue is removed by filtration to obtain the extract.

Concentration:

Concentrate the extract to remove some of the solvent and obtain a higher concentration of extract. Concentration can be achieved by evaporation, vacuum concentration, etc.

Drying:

The concentrated extract is dried, usually by spray drying or freeze drying, to obtain Ganoderma lucidum extract powder.

Packaging and storage:

The dried Ganoderma lucidum extract is packaged to ensure that it is not damp and oxidized during storage and transportation.

The function of reishi mushroom extract:

Immunomodulation: Lingzhi extract is believed to enhance the function of the immune system and promote the activity of immune cells, thereby helping the body fight infection and disease.

Antioxidant: Various ingredients in Ganoderma lucidum have antioxidant properties, which can neutralize free radicals, slow down cell aging, and protect cells from oxidative damage.

Anti-inflammatory effect: Ganoderma lucidum extract may help reduce inflammatory responses and have an auxiliary therapeutic effect on certain chronic diseases (such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease, etc.).

Improve sleep: Some studies have shown that Ganoderma lucidum extract may help improve sleep quality and relieve insomnia symptoms.

Cardiovascular Health: Lingzhi extract may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure and improve blood circulation, thereby promoting cardiovascular health.

Anti-tumor effect: Some studies have shown that Ganoderma lucidum extract may have certain anti-tumor activity and can inhibit the growth and spread of tumor cells.

Liver protection: Ganoderma lucidum extract may have a protective effect on the liver, helping to improve liver function and reduce liver damage.

Antibacterial and antiviral: Certain components in Ganoderma lucidum extract have antibacterial and antiviral properties and may have inhibitory effects on some pathogenic microorganisms.

What is reishi mushroom extract used for?

Health products: Ganoderma lucidum extract is often used as an ingredient in health foods and made into capsules, tablets, powders, etc. to help enhance immunity, improve sleep, and resist fatigue.

Medicine: In some countries and regions, Ganoderma lucidum extract is used in traditional Chinese medicine preparations as an auxiliary medicine for the treatment of certain diseases, especially in the auxiliary treatment of tumors, cardiovascular diseases and liver diseases.

Beauty Products: Lingzhi extract is often added to skin care and beauty products due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to help improve skin quality and slow down the aging process.

Food additive: Ganoderma lucidum extract can be used as an additive to functional foods to enhance the nutritional value and health functions of foods. It is commonly found in beverages, nutritional supplements, etc.

Traditional Chinese Medicine: In traditional Chinese medicine, Ganoderma lucidum is widely used in various prescriptions as a medicinal ingredient to regulate the body and strengthen the physical fitness.

Research and Development: Ganoderma lucidum extract is also used in scientific research to study its effects on the immune system, anti-tumor, antioxidant, etc., providing a basis for the development of new drugs.