Reishi

Reishi, also known as Lingzhi, is a fungus native to East Asia historically used in Traditional Chinese medicine. In certain contexts, such as in individuals reporting neurological fatigue, it may possess anti-fatiguing properties.

Fatigue

In a double-blind placebo-controlled study of 132 patients with neurasthenia, Reishi reduced ratings of fatigue by 28%. [1]



Sources:

[1] Tang W, Gao Y, Chen G, et al. A Randomized, Double-Blind and Placebo-Controlled Study of a Ganoderma lucidum Polysaccharide Extract in Neurasthenia. Journal of Medicinal Food. 2005;8(1):53-58. doi:https://doi.org/10.1089/jmf.2005.8.53

 

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