Reishi
Reishi mushrooms have been used for thousands
of years to promote good health in the Far East.
Planetary Formulas Reishi Mushroom Supreme
contains some of the finest of all Chinese herbs
for supporting immune defenses. This modern
formulation is designed to provide a wide range
of adaptogenic and immune-supporting activity
from the most highly regarded tonifiers of the
ancients. The
addition of world-renowned tonics
and adaptogens, such as astragalus and Eleutherococcus senticosus,
makes Reishi Mushroom Supreme an ancient treasure for modern health.
The Reishi mushroom can increase the production of interleukin1 and 2, resulting in inhibition of tumor
growth. Studies show that Reishi can have a number of other positive effects on the body such as
analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-viral (through its interferon production), lowers blood
pressure. It also acts as a cardiotonic by lowering serum and increasing the production of interleukin 1
and 2, which results in inhibition of tumor cholesterol, expectorant, anti-tissue, liver protecting and
detoxifying, protection against ionizing radiation, antibacterial, and anti-HIV activity. (46)
We live in artificial environments where air is filtered and food is processed. If we can keep our immune system functioning efficiently and strengthen our daily programs with natural immunity building supplements such as Reishi mushrooms, we can minimize the frequency and severity of illness and recover more quickly.

