It can be used as an anti-aging treatment. This is thanks to the antioxidants that Reishi contains, being this one of the most important properties of the fungus. Several laboratories of the best global brands of personal care products use Reishi as a base.
It is possible to use in the treatment against diabetes because different components of the Reishi mushroom increase the production of insulin in the blood and contribute directly to the reduction of blood sugar.
It is an antibacterial and antiviral fungus, is being implemented in the treatments of patients with HIV and Herpes. It is also used as an antihypertensive and to improve the quality of sleep.
Consume Of The Reishi Mushroom
This fungus should be consumed only as an extract. If consumed as a dry, natural, and powdered fungus for more than a month it can cause very strong and severe liver damage due to the non-extraction of the toxins that it presents in its composition, which is done in the extracts.
It is not recommended to consume Reishi in pregnancy or breastfeeding. It is also not recommended for consumption in people who have recently undergone some type of surgery as well as in people who have low blood pressure.
Can I Add This Mushroom To My Diet?
Of course, you can do it, below we will show one of the best recipes in which you can add the Reishi mushroom and enjoy all its benefits.
BEST KITCHEN RECIPE
Risotto with Reishi Mushrooms.
Ingredients:
2 garlic
1 onion
Reishi Extract
2 cups of pump rice
White wine
Cheese powder
Saffron
Olive oil
750 ml of vegetable stock
Black pepper
Salt
Preparation:
1. Cut the garlic into slices, to sauté with olive oil over low heat along with the salt and pepper and reserve.
2. Then chop the onion and slowly fry. Once golden brown, add the raw rice and the wine that just covers the rice, cook until the wine evaporates.
3. Heat the vegetable stock.
4. With the dry rice, add the hot vegetable stock, and stir until all the starch comes out. At that time, we remove from heat and cover the pan.
5. With the rice already soft and always creamy, we put the extract of Reishi, cheese, and saffron to taste, but not much so that it is not heavy, mix well and ready to eat.
Note: Quantity for 4 servings.
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