Reishi 16:1 Capsules
Reishi 16:1 Capsules
Reishi 16:1 Capsules
Reishi 16:1 Capsules
Reishi 16:1 Capsules
Reishi 16:1 Capsules
Reishi 16:1 Capsules
Reishi 16:1 Capsules
Reishi 16:1 Capsules
Reishi 16:1 Capsules

Reishi 16:1 Capsules

$40.45 CAD$44.95 CAD

reishi for sleep, stress and balance, concentrated 16×, our strongest extract

  • 60 capsules, 375 mg each. 60 days at one a day
  • 16:1 dual extract (hot water and organic grain alcohol): 6,000 mg dried-mushroom equivalent per capsule
  • 100% organic fruiting body. No mycelium, no grain, no fillers
  • Health Canada NPN 80108421
  • Used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress (in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress). Used in Herbal Medicine to support the immune system. Provides antioxidants.

60-day supply about $0.67 a day

  • Health Canada
    NPN on every bottle
  • 100% organic
    fruiting body
  • no mycelium
    no fillers
  • Canadian company
    Vancouver, BC

Free expedited shipping across Canada (1 to 3 business days), no minimum.

why reishi

  • 16× concentrated

    sixteen kilograms of fruiting body in every kilogram of extract, our most concentrated

  • 100% fruiting body

    Ganoderma lucidum, the mushroom itself, no mycelium or grain

  • triterpenes (ganoderic acids)

    the compounds a dual extract concentrates, around 4%

  • recognized adaptogen

    used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress (in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress)

  • recognized immune support

    used in Herbal Medicine to support the immune system; a source of antioxidants

  • organic, non-GMO, vegan

    hypromellose capsule, nothing else added

in short

  • what it is

    Reishi fruiting body, dual extracted and concentrated sixteen times, our strongest extract: 375 mg per capsule, a 6,000 mg dried-mushroom equivalent, standardized to over 25% polysaccharides, with triterpenes around 4%.

  • how it fits a day

    One capsule with your evening meal, or whenever the day winds down. Same time each night, sixty days a bottle.

  • where it comes from

    Ganoderma lucidum, the lingzhi of Chinese herbal practice, grows on decaying hardwood across Asia, Europe and North America. We source the fruiting body alone, to our standards for potency and purity.

read: inside the mushroom

why Purana

Reishi 16:1 capsules being poured from a Purana bottle into an open hand

Every Purana label says the same few things, and each one was a decision. Here is what they mean.

  • the mushroom, not the mycelium

    100% fruiting body, sourced to our own standards for potency and purity. The grain a mushroom is grown on never makes it into a Purana capsule.

  • concentrated, then named

    our 8:1, 10:1 and 16:1 dual extracts name their compounds, and every input batch is tested for potency and purity.

  • a Health Canada NPN for every formula

    each product was reviewed by Health Canada, formula, manufacturing and claims, and issued its own Natural Product Number, printed on the label and linked on this page.

  • Canadian, and plain about it

    organic, non-GMO and vegan, made in a GMP-certified facility for a Vancouver company. Inputs are tested for heavy metals, pesticides and microbes. Nothing added that a label would have to explain.

the long version: what makes a Purana capsule different

how we compare

Purana reishi 16:1 a typical mushroom supplement
mushroom part 100% fruiting body often mycelium grown on grain, grain included
concentration 16:1 dual extract, 6,000 mg dried-mushroom equivalent per capsule often 1:1, or an unconcentrated powder
extraction hot water and organic grain alcohol often hot water only, or none
actives named and tested polysaccharides over 25%; triterpenes around 4% often no percentages and no named compounds
the capsule hypromellose, nothing else often fillers or flow agents
Health Canada NPN NPN 80108421 on the label look for an NPN on the label
supply per bottle 60 days often 30 days

“Typical” describes practices that are common across mushroom supplements sold in North America. It is not a comparison with any named brand, and products vary. Hold any label against these rows.

what's inside

The medicinal ingredients panel on a Purana label, as printed on the bottle
medicinal ingredient
Ganoderma lucidum (reishi) fruiting body, 375 mg per capsule
extract
16:1 dual extract (hot water and organic grain alcohol), 6,000 mg dried-mushroom equivalent
actives
polysaccharides over 25%; triterpenes (ganoderic acids) around 4%
non-medicinal
hypromellose capsule
recommended dose
adults, one capsule once daily, with food
Health Canada NPN
80108421
per container
60 capsules
  • polysaccharides over 25%
  • triterpenes around 4%

Actives vary a little from batch to batch. The figures here are minimums or typical values, and every input batch is tested.

what to expect

Mushroom extracts work through slow biology. The habit is the product. Here is the shape of the first two months.

  1. day 1

    start with food

    One capsule with your evening meal. Nothing to feel yet, and that is normal: the first days are about the habit, not a sensation.

  2. week 2

    the habit holds

    Same time, same meal. By now the capsule is part of the evening meal rather than a decision. Keep going.

  3. day 30

    the research window opens

    Most human trials of these mushrooms run four to twelve weeks of daily use. Notice how your days are going.

  4. day 60

    one bottle, your own evidence

    A full bottle is sixty days of daily use. Decide on that, not on a week. If it has earned its place, reorder or subscribe.

Effects are built, not switched on. This is guidance on consistency, not a promise of results.

the research

  • human trial

    eight weeks, adults diagnosed with neurasthenia

    In an eight-week placebo-controlled trial in adults diagnosed with neurasthenia, a condition of persistent fatigue, a reishi polysaccharide extract improved fatigue and wellbeing scores.

    read the study
  • animal study

    reishi and sleep, in rats

    A reishi extract prolonged sleep time in rats.

    read the study
  • human trial

    a single dose, healthy volunteers

    In a small placebo-controlled crossover study in healthy volunteers, plasma antioxidant capacity rose within hours of a single dose of reishi.

    read the study

Research is reported as research, about the people or cells in each study. It describes the ingredient, not a promise about this product.

your ritual

how to take

One capsule, once daily, with food.

when to take

With your evening meal, or whenever your day winds down. Same time each day.

pairs well with

what's inside

Ganoderma lucidum fruiting body, 375 mg per capsule as a 16:1 dual extract (6,000 mg dried-mushroom equivalent), polysaccharides over 25%, triterpenes around 4%. Capsule: hypromellose.

read the label What 16:1 means: sixteen kilograms of fruiting body go into every kilogram of this extract. That is why a 375 mg capsule carries a 6,000 mg dried-mushroom equivalent, the number printed on the label. Short answers below.

short answers

What does 16:1 mean?

Sixteen kilograms of dried reishi fruiting body are concentrated into one kilogram of extract. Each 375 mg capsule therefore holds the equivalent of 6,000 mg of whole mushroom, which is what the label states. It is the most concentrated extract we make.

What does reishi's NPN say?

Health Canada NPN 80108421 lists reishi as a source of fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties and of antioxidants, and, in Herbal Medicine, as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress (in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress), as a liver tonic, and to support the immune system.

Fruiting body or mycelium?

Fruiting body only. The fruiting body is the mushroom itself. Mycelium is the root-like network it grows from, usually cultivated on grain, and mycelium products often contain that grain. There is no mycelium, grain or filler in a Purana capsule.

How and when do I take it?

One capsule once daily, with food. Many people take it with the evening meal.

What is in the capsule besides the extract?

The extract, and a hypromellose capsule shell (plant-derived, vegan). No fillers, flow agents or additives.

Can I take it with medications?

Talk with your health care practitioner before starting any supplement, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, or managing a health condition. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen, and stop use if a hypersensitivity or allergy occurs.

Natural health products with a Health Canada NPN are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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60 capsules per bottle | 60 day supply | 375mg per capsule (16:1 dual alcohol/water extract, 6,000 mg dried-mushroom equivalent)

made with organic ingredients
100% fruiting bodies | no fillers or additives
up to 58% polysaccharides and 4% triterpenes | NPN 80108421

Suggested Use Take one (1) capsule once per day. Take with food to avoid digestive upset.

Read more about reishi below or

see a product summary PDF

Cautions

If you are taking blood thinners or anticoagulants it is best to consult your physician or naturopathic doctor as reishi might prevent the medications from working properly. People who have diabetes should also be cautious with consuming reishi because it might lower blood sugar levels. If you are interested in using this product and are someone who is pregnant or nursing, under the age of 18, or currently taking prescription medication, please consult with your health practitioner before use.

Benefits of reishi

Why take reishi?

- to support homeostasis and balance in the body
- to improve mood, sleep and fight stress
- to strengthen the immune system

Reishi is a fantastic supplement to support overall wellness and balance in the body. Reishi promotes homeostasis because of its adaptogenic properties. Adaptogens increase energy and resistance to stress by regulating a stable balance in the hypothalamic, pituitary, and adrenal glands. This includes mental stress such as anxiety, emotional stress such as depression and physical stressors such as fatigue or muscle soreness after a workout. All adaptogenic substances have a plethora of health benefits and can help people maintain optimal physical performance and resistance to physiological stressors.

Reishi supports your sleep cycle by regulating your cortisol levels throughout the day. Cortisol is a critical hormone that helps regulate glucose and blood pressure levels. Cortisol also regulates how you feel when you wake up in the morning by impacting serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine production. Reishi also promotes deep sleep and dreaming by reducing blood gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels and increasing glycine and serotonin levels in the body.

Reishi mushroom has been studied for its ability to have an effect on the nervous system. This is extremely important for anxiety sufferers because reishi can regulate GABA receptor sites. Studies have shown that reishi may diminish cravings and addiction because of this mechanism of action in the brain. Patients who suffer from alcoholism or substance abuse would especially benefit from reishi as the effects of the addiction might be reduced along with withdrawal symptoms. Reishi may also help patients who suffer from eating disorders because it can help regulate weight and appetite.

Reishi possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory effects and immune modulating properties. It to down-regulate the immune system when appropriate to avoid allergic reactions and inflammation caused by an overactive immune system. Reishi enhances the immune system by potentiating cells that help fight infection and disease. Reishi also stimulates granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor production which triggers your white blood cells to fight off infections.

Triterpenes, one of the compounds in Reishi mushrooms, have adaptogenic effects that support blood pressure management, help to regulate mood, and calm allergies and inflammation. Due to being a rich source of polysaccharides, reishi may aid in the prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Research supports that reishi mushrooms have significant anti-inflammatory effects that are more effective than hydrocortisone. In addition to all this, reishi is anti-tumor, anti-viral and anti-biotic. It also balances blood sugar levels, supports liver health and protects DNA in our cells.

Reishi promotes longevity and supports the mind and body, promoting well-being. The benefits of reishi are vast and it is an exceptional mushroom to support your health!

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More about reishi

Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma Lucidum) also known as lingzhi mushroom or Mannentake (10,000 year mushroom), is a mushroom that has been used as a medicinal remedy for centuries. The reishi mushroom belongs to a group of fungi known as polypores. These mushrooms grow on decaying logs and tree stumps throughout the world. Reishi mushrooms grow across North America, Europe and Asia.