Allergic To Mushrooms
Also known as: Ganoderma lucidum, ling chih, ling zhi, mannentake, mushroom of immortality, mushroom of spiritual potency, rei-shi, spirit plant.
Potential uses: It's thought that reishi mushrooms can boost immune function.
Usual dose: 1 1/2 to 9 grams of dried mushroom pieces OR 1 to 1 1/2 grams of mushroom powder OR 1 milliliter of liquid mushroom tincture per day. A tea can also be made from the mushrooms.
Are there any risks? Some people may be allergic to reishi mushroom spores....
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