Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) was called the 'mushroom of immortality' in Chinese medicine for two thousand years. It's an adaptogen — it helps the body modulate stress response. In folk practice it's also a teacher: bitter, slow, patient. You don't rush reishi. You simmer it for hours. More in the full essay: https://getfuhnke.com/blog/medicinal-mushrooms-plant-allies-reishi-lions-mane-witchs-apothecary?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=8bf7104b-e4a5-49cb-bbce-254239ced464&utm_content=58a647cd