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Reishi
Ganoderma lucidum
The calm mushroom — traditionally used for evening restoration and stress balance.
Overview
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is one of the oldest-used mushrooms in traditional Chinese medicine, valued for thousands of years as a longevity tonic. Modern research focuses on immune modulation, stress response, and sleep quality. Torch Republic uses Reishi extract in its evening-ritual mushroom coffee blend, MoonCap Restore.
Properties & Research
Stress Adaptation
Triterpenes in Reishi may reduce cortisol response and support the body's stress-adaptation pathways.
Sleep Quality
Some research suggests improved sleep quality and duration with consistent Reishi use over 4–8 weeks.
Immune Modulation
One of the most well-researched mushrooms for immune function. Beta-glucans activate macrophage and NK cell activity.
Antioxidant Protection
Rich in polysaccharides and triterpenes with documented antioxidant activity.
Research Summary
Strongest evidence for immune support and stress modulation. Smaller but credible evidence base for sleep quality. Long safety record in traditional use.
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