10 Vegan Reishi Mushroom Supplements

Adaptogens are sweeping the health world, quickly rising as one of the newest trends guaranteed to boost your wellness.

One such adaptogen, reishi mushroom to be exact, is receiving special attention.

Also referred to as Ganoderma lucidum, reishi mushrooms are most commonly used in Eastern medicines and have been used in “traditional medicine practices for more than 2,000 years.” As popular as these mushrooms have become in the western world, they’re actually quite rare, growing “at the base of deciduous trees,” preferring various “hot and humid locations in Asia.”

Along with other plant-based foods, reishi mushrooms “contain dietary fiber and various minerals, vitamins, and amino acids.” Yet, the truly special component of these little fungi is there high content of “polysaccharides, peptides, and triterpenoids,” which may be linked to their positive health effects.

The most common way of consuming reishi mushroom is in powder form, — dried mushroom that is ground into a powder — as well as in supplements, but you can also find reishi mushroom in teas, herbal tonics, elixirs, and tinctures. Of course, if you can get your hand on safely foraged, cleansed, and packaged reishi mushroom, then you can actually consume the mushroom itself!

Want to try them out for yourself? Here are a few vegan-friendly, reishi mushroom products to get you started!

1. Four Sigmatic Reishi Mushroom Elixir

Four Sigmatic Reishi Mushroom Elixir/Amazon.com

Four Sigmatic happens to be one of the leading health food supplements when it comes to getting those mysterious and powerful mushrooms into your body safely! This Four Sigmatic Reishi Mushroom Elixir provides a 1,500-milligram dose of organic reishi mushroom to Support sleep and promote stress relief. This unique blend incorporates the adaptogen tulsi for stress relief and rose hips and mint for a bit of delightful flavor. This product is vegan, keto, and Whole30-friendly, certified USDA organic, sources it’s ingredients from natural farms or wild harvesting and is free of carriers, fillers, artificial flavors. One 20-count box costs $21.80.

Taryne says “The Cordyceps Mushroom Elixir has helped me to cut down the excessive amounts of caffeine I was consuming and I don’t even feel like I am missing energy. I have switched between too much coffee, too much matcha, too much yerba mate, or balancing caffeine pills/ L-Theanine with my tea/coffee- none of those have given me the consistent alertness I was really looking for. I can still enjoy my coffee and tea, but I no longer feel like my daily life force depends on my next cup of joe!”

2. Micro Ingredients Sustainably US Grown Organic Reishi Mushroom Powder

Micro Ingredients Sustainably US Grown Organic Reishi Mushroom Powder/Amazon.com

If you absolutely love those east-to-make and on-the-go shakes packed with nutrients and energy, then powder reishi is definitely the way to go! This Micro Ingredients Sustainably US Grown Organic Reishi Mushroom Powder offers a 100:1 extract to Support a strong cardiovascular system, boost energy endurance, and aid in stress relief. This product is sustainably grown here in the U.S., is certified USDA organic, non-GMO, and contains no additives, preservatives, fillers, or artificial colors. Along with being vegan, this product is also gluten-free! An 8-ounce package costs $23.95.

Shoko Takao says “This stuff is phenomenal! I bought this product after reading reviews about how it helps with blood flow and thought perhaps it could be beneficial for my poor circulation. With me, my feet constantly feel cold and often my hands are too without even noticing. It doesn’t help that my job often requires me at a desk and not moving around. So what I’ve been doing is mixing this in with my oatmeal for breakfast. I’d say the day I started this product, I instantly noticed that my feet weren’t feeling as cold, despite the AC blasting in the office. For the first time in ages, I didn’t need to turn on my space heater or wrap my legs in a fleece blanket (something I get teased a lot for). Couldn’t recommend enough for individuals struggling to produce sufficient blood flow. Love love love!”

3. New Chapter Reishi Mushroom Supplements

New Chapter Reishi Mushroom Supplement/Amazon.com

Supplements are probably the easiest way to go when you’re trying to get all the nutrients necessary for a healthy body! You can pop them in your purse, hide them in a medicine cabinet, and travel easy. This New Chapter Reishi Mushroom Supplement is not only organic but also 100 percent certified vegan, non-GMO project verified, certified kosher, and gluten-free. This reishi blend aims to Support healthy aging by maintaining vitality, longevity, and wellness. A 60-count bottle costs $17.09.

Viking2014 says “I have chronic sinus problem, along with head colds without success with medicine from the store. I decide to research to get something that would root the sinus and head colds problems not covering up the sickness that would keep coming back. I decided to try this since I see 7 different kind of mushrooms and researched all of these on google. After few days of taking this, I actually started to feel better. Less headaches from head colds. I am going to continue this since it’s helping me so much. I have very low immune system.”

4. Herb Pharm Reishi Mushroom Liquid Extract Immune System Builder

Herb Pharm Reishi Mushroom Liquid Extract Immune System Builder/Amazon.com

Tinctures are a great way to receive a potent dose of those hard to get ingredients that you can’t quite cook with. With that said, it’s always a good idea to be on the lookout for unsafe tinctures, as they’re not highly regulated by the government. This Herb Pharm Reishi Mushroom Liquid Extract Immune System Builder is created by highly-trusted, Oregon-based Herb Pharm, known for their high-quality products. This product is vegan-friendly, certified USDA organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO. The liquid tincture allows for rapid absorption into the body and focuses specifically on building the strength of your immune system. A 1-ounce bottle costs $14.05. 

BA N. says “A friend who is really into bone health suggested this. I put a dropperful into my morning glass of water each day in hopes that it helps with bone density as I age. (I’m in my 50’s.) It doesn’t add any taste to the water, and I figure it can’t hurt me!”

5. Traditional Medicinals Organic Reishi Mushroom with Rooibos & Orange Peel Herbal Tea

Traditional Medicinals Organic Reishi Mushroom with Rooibos & Orange Peel Herbal Tea/Amazon.com

One of the most popular ways to consume reishi mushroom is via a beverage. Tea is a comforting ritual that you can integrate into your daily routine as a moment of reflection, peace, or simple relaxation. This Traditional Medicinals Organic Reishi Mushroom with Rooibos & Orange Peel Herbal Tea supports the immune system through a blend of sun-kissed citrus earthy notes. This product is non-GMO verified, certified organic, kosher, and caffeine-free. Go bulk with this one! A 6-box pack (16 tea bags apiece) costs only $25.81.

Christie O. says “This product was first purchased and sent to my brother in CA who has about 50% of kidneys function with high bilibrium and creatinine that was very high proping his DR to recommend dialysis but a miracle happened when he decided to drink this TEA and his last LAB result came down from 17 to 3.7 and the DIALYSIS was canceled. PRAISE the LORD.”

6. Wild Foods Reishi Mushroom Extract 10:1 Superfood Powder

Wild Foods Reishi Mushroom Extract 10:1 Superfood Powder/Amazon.com

This Wild Foods Reishi Mushroom Extract 10:1 Superfood Powder is packed with antioxidants and adaptogenic reishi mushrooms that help fight inflammation, fatigue, sleep disorders and promote bodily resistance to stressors. This product is non-GMO, grain-free, caffeine-free, and 100 percent natural. On top of that, the ingredients have been hand-harvested and are created in small-bathes ensuring high-quality. A 4-ounce package costs $11.95.

Yvonne Flemming says “A friend told me about Reishi powder that it was great for my lung condition as it increases respiration. I decided to try it and looked through the choices on Amazon and found WildShroom. I really love it. I immediately felt the difference in my breathing and my exertion. I have loads of energy and I absolutely love the taste. I add it to my smoothies and shakes and it gives a creamy almost chocolate consistency, very tasty. I choose Wild because of the great reviews. I’m happy I tried it and will continue to use it.”

7. GANOHERB USDA Organic Reishi Mushroom Tea

GANOHERB USDA Organic Reishi Mushroom Tea/Amazon.com

This GANOHERB USDA Organic Reishi Mushroom Tea has all the goodies that you want in a reishi mushroom-based tea! This tea helps boost the immune system, supports general wellness, calms nerves, aids sleep, acts as a natural pain reliever, and even inhibits allergic reactions. This product is certified USDA organic, vegan, and gluten-free. Plus, it’s free of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and hormones. A 25-count box costs $17.99.

Aimee Hagedorn says “My first day drinking 1 cup and my blood pressure went from 160/90 (on medications) to 113/86 wow! Had a fall and was unable to walk – very gimpy. Today for the first time in 2 weeks I was able to walk without any gimpy-ness? Did I suddenly heal overnight? or is this due to the tea? I have a feeling that the tea definitely helped.”

8. BoostCeuticals Reishi Mushroom Capsules

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These BoostCeuticals Reishi Mushroom Capsules is not only vegan, but also non-GMO, gluten-free, lactose-free, and made in an FDA certified lab. BoostCeuticals uses a unique blend that strengthens the immune system via polysaccharides which may help with “liver function, balancing blood pressure, balancing hormones, fighting allergies,” and may even help with asthma and longevity. These capsules have no extra harmful or non-natural additives, soy, or wheat. A 100-capsule bottle costs $17.87.

Susana says “I should get a discount or some kind of reward for the promotion im giving to this product at my work. I ordered 7 bottles of the Reishi mushroom in the last 2 weeks and some of my coworkers ordered by theirself. Everybody is talking about it on how they feel after the second day using it.. they sugar levels went from 300 to 105, high blood pressure now in control, a lot of energy, lost weight, etc.. they call them the miracle capsules!!!”

9. Hawaii Pharm Reishi Liquid Extract

Hawaii Pharm Reishi Liquid Extract/Amazon.com

This Hawaii Pharm Reishi Liquid Extract sources high-quality, all-natural, ethically sourced, wild harvested reishi mushroom. This liquid extract follows meticulous extraction standards precise to the distinct characteristics of each herb. Along with being super-concentrated, this liquid extract uses organic alcohol and organic reishi mushroom. A 2-ounce bottle costs $19.75.

Caryl says “Love this brand! No alcohol required! Tired of pill taking, converting to elixirs on what Ivan. Using to build T cells, cardiovascular and renal Support. Read about the character of herbal medicines.”

10. Real Mushrooms Reishi Mushroom Extract Powder

Real Mushrooms Reishi Mushroom Extract Powder/Amazon.com

This Real Mushrooms Reishi Mushroom Extract Powder promises to be only 100 percent mushrooms with no added mycelium, starch, grains, contaminants, or fillers. On top of that, this mushroom powder is also certified organic, certified Kosher, gluten-free, non-GMO, dairy-free, and nut-free. Real Mushrooms sources 100 percent log grown, organic, hand-picked red reishi mushrooms. A 45-gram bag costs $34.95.

Mitchell Morrison says “As others have stated the powder extract is a little bitter but this is to be expected if you have ever dabbled with mushrooms before. The extract is however very fine and clean and you can tell that this is done using a refined, quality process. It is very consistent and will blend right into coffee or another drink (I normally take mine with coffee). I’m telling you this extract is the only thing that made my cold go away when we had a real band strand of it going around recently! The immunity benefits cannot be understated from my perspective. All in all great company, keep them going so we can enjoy mushroom extracts of this quality for a long time!”

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