Firstly, if you read that title aloud – bless you! Secondly, let’s get some clarity: Reishi is a Japanese word, effectively a localized pronunciation of a Chinese synonym, Lingzhi , a famous functional mushroom with a long history of usage in Traditional Chinese Medicine (“TCM”) to promote overall health, and quality and length of life. Scientific investigations have found it to be packed with novel nutraceutical compounds, ushering in an era of research into functional mushr

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First, shred or cut your mushroom pieces into roughly 1/4 inch (5mm) strips or chunks. They'll be corky and tough, in places, so a heavy-bladed knife, cleaver or rocking herb cutter will be beneficial. Using a mason jar or coffee press, steep your Reishi or Turkey Tail pieces in boiled, hot water for at least an hour, and store your mushroom pieces in their extract in the refrigerator for up to a week. When you pour out a cup, re-boil your mushrooms in their extract (microwav

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