Homemade Reishi Mushroom Extract Recipe

The reishi mushroom, also known as Ganoderma lucidum or Lingzhi, is a type of edible fungus that has been historically valued in various cultural traditions. Often referred to as the "mushroom of immortality," it has been widely used in traditional practices across Asia.

Reishi mushroom contains naturally occurring compounds such as triterpenes, polysaccharides, and peptidoglycans. Many herbalists and foragers appreciate reishi for its unique composition and inclusion in traditional herbal preparations.

For those interested in making a reishi mushroom extract at home, creating a reishi mushroom extract is an accessible process. This guide provides a step-by-step recipe using a decoction method with food-grade alcohol to extract both the water-soluble and alcohol-soluble compounds from the reishi mushroom.

Recipe: Homemade Reishi Mushroom Extract

Ingredients:

• 25 grams of dried reishi mushroom (sliced or diced)
• 4 fluid ounces of 200 proof food grade alcohol

Instructions:

1. Place the dried reishi mushroom slices into a clean glass jar.
2. Pour the food-grade alcohol over the mushrooms, ensuring they are fully submerged.
3. Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool, dark place for about one month, shaking the jar occasionally to keep the contents mixed.
4. After one month, strain the alcohol extract into a separate container and retain the liquid.
5. Take the alcohol-soaked reishi slices and place them into a pot. Add enough water to fully cover them.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and allow it to simmer for about 2 hours.
7. Strain the water extract, discarding the solid mushroom pieces.
8. Combine the alcohol extract and the water extract. This creates a dual-extraction tincture, incorporating both the alcohol-soluble and water-soluble compounds from the reishi mushroom.

For best results, use high-quality ingredients in your tincture preparation. Selecting a 200 proof food grade alcohol ensures efficient extraction, producing a well-prepared tincture.

Disclaimer:
This information is provided for educational purposes only. No health claims are made in this guide. Please consult a qualified professional before preparing or using herbal tinctures.