Red Reishi Liquid Culture – Ganoderma lucidum

Red Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a type of medicinal mushroom that has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also known as Lingzhi, and is one of the most widely studied and revered mushrooms in the world.

Red Reishi mushrooms have a bitter, woody taste and a tough, cork-like texture. They are typically consumed in the form of teas, capsules, or extracts, rather than eaten directly.

In traditional Chinese medicine, Red Reishi is believed to have a wide range of health benefits, and is often used to promote longevity and vitality. It is thought to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-modulating effects, and may also have anti-cancer properties. Red Reishi may also help to lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, and support liver function.

While much of the evidence supporting the health benefits of Red Reishi is based on traditional use and animal studies, there is also some clinical research to support its use for certain conditions. However, more research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits and risks of Red Reishi supplementation.

Red Reishi is available in various forms, including teas, capsules, extracts, and powders. It should be used with caution, and individuals should consult with a healthcare practitioner before using Red Reishi supplements, especially if they are taking medications or have underlying health conditions. ©

 

IDEAL GROWING CONDITIONS: Red Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)

Substrate: Supplemented Hardwood Sawdust

Colonisation Temperature: 22°C – 25°C

Pinning Temperature: 10°C – 24°C

Pinning Humidity: 95%

Fruiting Temperature: 10°C – 25°C

Fruiting Humidity: 85-90%

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

10ml liquid culture syringe containing living mycelium of Red Reishi mushroom. (Ganoderma lucidum)

Sterile alcohol wipe.
18G sterile needle for injection into chosen medium or grow kit.
Sealed in a zip lock bag.

All of our liquid cultures are prepared fresh for every order in our lab and we always use a laminar flow hood when carrying out all work to ensure clean cultures & packages.

WHAT IS LIQUID CULTURE?

Liquid culture is a a nutrient rich broth made up of distilled water, mixed with light malt extract dextrose and honey to create a mix for the mycelium to feed on. You can think of mycelium as the mushroom seed, this can then be used to inoculate a grow kit or substrate mix to start grow mushrooms.

We regularly test all of our liquid cultures on agar and grain to guarantee you only get the highest quality culture.

HOW DO I GROW MUSHROOMS?

Different mushrooms require different care and conditions to grow, but with the right conditions and coupled with our liquid cultures and grow kits, you can grow your own mushroom easy! We offer a wide variety of easy to use grow kits and mushroom growing substrates. We’ve done all the hard work to save you the time and energy. By growing mushrooms in bags this way you can have more control over the environment throughout the whole growing cycle than if you were to grow outside. Lion’s mane liquid culture

STORAGE:

We recommend using your Red Reishi liquid culture as soon as possible to ensure maximum freshness and healthy growth. but If you cannot use it right away then we advise storing your culture in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

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