Reishi Mushrooms for Longevity, Balance, and Vitality
Reishi mushrooms, recognized for over two millennia as a powerful wellness tool, have earned titles such as the "Mushroom of Immortality" and the "10,000-year mushroom" due to their association with longevity, balance, and vitality. Historically, their rarity and value limited their use to emperors, nobility, and Buddhist monks seeking enhanced meditation through Reishi's calming properties.
At RIVR, we honor this tradition of balance and resilience by incorporating Reishi into our Blackberry Lavender Tea, offering a modern way to experience the benefits of this ancient wisdom. Each sip connects you to centuries of tradition, promoting harmony between nature and the human body.
Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms
An adaptogen built for resilience, Reishi helps you stay grounded—whether you're deep in the wild or recovering from an epic day on the mountain. But there are a few other reasons why we love it, too.
Immune Support
Reishi mushrooms are packed with beta-glucans and polysaccharides, which help regulate and enhance the immune system. These compounds promote a balanced immune response, preparing your body to fend off illness and recover efficiently.
Stress Reduction
Reishi helps regulate cortisol, the body's primary stress hormone, by supporting adrenal function and nervous system balance. As an adaptogen, it promotes relaxation and resilience, helping you recover from physical and mental strain.
Longevity and Vitality
Rich in antioxidants, Reishi mushrooms combat oxidative stress, a major factor in aging and cellular damage. By neutralizing free radicals, Reishi supports overall vitality and promotes healthier aging, making it a go-to for those seeking long-term wellness.
Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
Reishi’s triterpenes have powerful anti-inflammatory properties that may help soothe the body and promote recovery. This makes Reishi an excellent choice for those managing inflammation-related issues or simply aiming to maintain balance and resilience in their daily lives.
Enhanced Sleep Quality
Reishi’s calming effects extend to its ability to support restful sleep. This adaptogenic mushroom may help improve sleep patterns by promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety, allowing you to wake up refreshed and recharged.
Reishi and the Entourage Effect
The ingredients in RIVR’s Peace Blackberry Lavender Tea are carefully chosen to create a true entourage effect—a synergy where each element enhances the benefits of the others. Reishi’s adaptogenic qualities pair seamlessly with Ashwagandha, another powerhouse adaptogen, to support stress reduction and promote balance. Together, they form the foundation for calm and resilience.
Lavender’s calming floral notes enhance the sensory experience and complement Reishi’s relaxation benefits. Hibiscus adds a layer of antioxidant support, while prickly pear and lemon bring subtle brightness and refreshment.
In the THC-infused Serene Blackberry Lavender Tea, the microdose of THC elevates the entourage effect, deepening the calming effects and helping to release tension both physically and mentally.
Can You Take Reishi Mushroom with THC?
Yes. Reishi mushrooms and THC can complement each other beautifully, especially when used in microdosed formulations like RIVR’s Serene Blackberry Lavender Tea. While Reishi promotes relaxation and reduces stress, the microdose of THC helps enhance those calming effects, creating a deeply soothing experience.
Reishi Mushroom vs. Ashwagandha
Reishi and Ashwagandha are both adaptogens with unique qualities. Reishi is renowned for its immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties, making it an excellent choice for holistic wellness. On the other hand, Ashwagandha excels in managing cortisol levels and promoting energy without overstimulation. Together, they’re a dream team for stress reduction and balance.
Reishi Mushroom vs. Cordyceps
Reishi and Cordyceps might both belong to the world of functional mushrooms, but their benefits serve different needs. Reishi focuses on relaxation, immune support, and overall vitality, making it ideal for winding down and restoring balance. Cordyceps, however, is all about energy and endurance, supporting oxygen utilization and physical performance. At RIVR, we use each mushroom with purpose—Reishi to ground and calm, Cordyceps to energize and invigorate.
How Much Reishi Mushroom to Take
That depends on what you’re after. Some studies suggest a daily dose of 1-3 grams of dried Reishi or 200-500 milligrams of its extract. Higher doses are often used in therapeutic settings but should be approached with caution and professional guidance.
At RIVR, we’ve thoughtfully calibrated the amount of Reishi in our Blackberry Lavender Tea to ensure you experience its benefits without overwhelming your system. With 75 milligrams of Reishi per serving, our blends are designed to work synergistically with other adaptogens and botanicals, creating a balanced and effective way to enjoy this powerful mushroom. This dosage provides enough to promote relaxation and help you unwind whenever you want.
Is Reishi Mushroom Psychedelic?
No, Reishi mushrooms are not psychedelic. Unlike psilocybin mushrooms, which can alter perception and cognition, Reishi works gently to support overall wellness, relaxation, and balance.
What Is Reishi Mushroom Extract?
Reishi mushroom extract is a concentrated form of the mushroom’s bioactive compounds, designed to deliver its benefits more potently and conveniently. Extracts are typically made by soaking dried Reishi in hot water, alcohol, or combining both to pull out its beneficial compounds like polysaccharides, triterpenes, and beta-glucans. The result is a highly concentrated product that can be used in smaller amounts while providing the full benefits. RIVR’s use of Reishi extract ensures that each sip of our tea is packed with the mushroom’s full potential.
Cultivation and Sustainability of Reishi Mushrooms
Cultivating Reishi mushrooms is a delicate blend of science and art. These mushrooms thrive in precise conditions that mimic their natural habitat, often growing on hardwood logs or sterilized substrates such as grains, sawdust, or wood chips.
Cultivators can ensure consistent quality and potency by inoculating these substrates with Reishi spores or mycelium and maintaining controlled humidity, temperature, and light. The entire growth cycle, from inoculation to harvest, spans several months and requires careful monitoring to prevent contamination and support healthy development.
Harvesting is a crucial step that determines the quality of Reishi mushrooms. It occurs once the fruiting body fully matures but before the spores are released. Timing is everything—too early, and the mushrooms lack their full spectrum of bioactive compounds; too late, and their potency diminishes. Post-harvest, the mushrooms are dried using low-temperature methods to preserve their medicinal properties and extend shelf life. This careful handling ensures that every mushroom retains its powerful benefits.
Sustainability is central to modern Reishi cultivation. Using renewable substrates like wood or agricultural by-products minimizes waste and creates an eco-friendly production cycle. As demand for Reishi increases, responsible practices—like avoiding overharvesting in the wild and prioritizing controlled cultivation.
At RIVR, sustainability is one of our core values, and we work hard to honor nature’s gifts and preserve them for generations to come. All of our certified organic mushrooms come from our partner, NAMMEX. A true industry leader, Jeff and his team have spent over 45 years sourcing real mushrooms, organically cultivated and naturally grown as nature intended.
Rooted in Tradition, Designed for Modern Times
Reishi mushrooms bridge the ancient and the modern, offering timeless benefits that align perfectly with today’s pursuit of balance and vitality. At RIVR, we’ve taken this revered adaptogen and paired it with thoughtfully chosen ingredients to create blends that do more than nourish—they inspire.