How to Make Reishi Tea
One of the most ancient and respected natural healing methods in China and Japan is the use of the reishi mushroom. There are 2,000-year-old written records from China honoring the healing properties of this fungus. It was considered to be the most powerful and versatile drug available. In China it is called lingzhi and in Japan reishi. Read on to learn how to make Reishi tea.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Find a retail outlet for reishi mushrooms. You can order them over the Internet or find a health food store that sells them. Make sure you are getting a good quality mushroom by checking the reputation of the supplier. Buy only a small amount at first because they are quite expensive and you must test for an allergic reaction before consuming the daily amount recommended.
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Soak one reishi mushroom overnight to soften it. It has a very hard husk which may be covered with a sporous powder. Do not wash this powder off because it has strong healing properties. If you cannot soak it overnight, place it in a pot to simmer for four to six hours before preparing tea. Do not use aluminum pots to soak or boil the mushrooms in.
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Cool the mushroom after simmering. Cut up the reishi mushroom into small pieces and place in a pot with two quarts of water. Boil slowly for one to two hours, using a lid to keep vaporization to a minimum. One pot of reishi tea should last at least five days. It must be kept in the refrigerator, leaving the mushroom pieces mixed in with the liquid.
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Test for an allergic reaction before consuming recommended doses. The first day consume only one tablespoon of the tea. If there are no adverse effects take a little more each day until you are drinking one to two ounces each morning and evening. It has a very bitter flavor so you might want to add honey or some kind of sweet fruit juice.
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Learn about the many medicinal qualities associated with the reishi mushroom. It is believed to help treat bronchitis, neurosis, nervous tension, hepatitis, blood circulation and many other ailments.
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Tips & Warnings
There are six types of reishi mushrooms: red, black, blue, white, yellow and purple. The red mushrooms are said to have the most powerful healing qualities so these are usually the ones used for making the tea.
