Reishi Mushroom

The Zen Master

Peace, Protection, and Parasympathetic Power.
Reishi has been called the Mushroom of Immortality for thousands of years. Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to support longevity, deep rest, and immune balance, Reishi is a grounding adaptogen that helps bring the body back to center—especially during times of stress.

At Fungitarian, we grow a rare wild culture of Ganoderma Multipileum, discovered by our co-founder Matt in the middle of chicago and cultivated with precision and care by the team at Windy City Mushroom.

How We Grow It

Starting with a proprietary wild culture, we inoculate sterilized 10 lb blocks of 50/50 organic hardwood and soy hull mix, packed in breathable polypropylene grow bags.

Unlike other mushrooms, Reishi doesn’t fruit in open air. It grows in vitro inside the sealed bag, slowly developing long, antler-like formations over a period of 10–12 weeks.

Once the Reishi antlers reach full maturity, we harvest them, vacuum dry them at low temperatures to preserve their bioactive compounds, then grind and extract them within days

The Ancient Magic of Reishi

Reishi is an ageless healer. Both grounding and enlightening, it brings us a sense of harmony and calm to both our body and spirit, anchoring us into the present moment.

Reishi has been honored for its powerful reputation and spiritual potency for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has been long used by monks and other spiritual seekers to aid in the enhancing of meditative states.

Reishi speaks to us of the power of consistency over time. Its deepest benefits unfold with steady, long term use - much like spiritual growth or the healing journey itself.

Physically, Reishi protects our cells, calms our nervous system and promotes deep rest. It also balances our Qi (Chi or Life Force Energy). From a space of internal equilibrium we become better able to sense our own internal rhythms, moving from a state of peace and feeling a more stabilized connection to the whispers of our own hearts and intuitive guidances.

The Future Science of Reishi

To unlock the full spectrum of Reishi’s therapeutic potential, we use a three-phase extraction process that includes dual-extraction and advanced liposomal delivery:

Extraction

We use organic ethanol and ultrasonic extraction through a process known as ultrasonic cavitation to shatter the tough cell walls and draw out fat-soluble triterpenes like Ganoderic acids and Lucidenic acids, known for their adaptogenic and cellular protective properties. Distilled water extraction isolates Beta-glucans and Polysaccharides that support immune regulation and holistic vitality.

Reduction

We concentrate the distilled water extract through slow atmospheric evaporation and the ethanol extract under vacuum distillation at low temperatures to preserve delicate active compounds. All ethanol is fully removed, resulting in a zero-alcohol resinous extract.

Liposomal Encapsulation

Our resinous alcohol-free ethanol extract is redissolved into organic, pharmaceutical-grade Vegetable Glycerin. We add pure Phosphatidylcholine to form a phospholipid matrix, then blend it with the water extract at a proprietary ratio. Ultrasonic processing creates a nano-encapsulated liposome designed for optimal bioavailability and absorption into the human body.

We then apply ultrasonic sonication, using high-frequency sound waves to encapsulate the active compounds into microscopic lipid spheres called liposomes.

Each batch is infused with phosphatidylcholine, a natural phospholipid that forms the outer layer of these liposomes. This enables enhanced cellular absorption, allowing Reishi’s powerful compounds to cross the gut barrier and integrate deeply into your body’s systems.