- Reishi Mushroom Tincture - Dual Extract Mushroom Supplement - Immune Support, Mood, Sleep, Liquid Reishi Supplement, Vegan, Non GMO, 3.4 fl oz

This really helped calm the nerves and relax when overwhelmed and stressed

I rarely write reviews, but when a product is this high integrity, I feel that the company earns it. It’s difficult as a consumer to filter through the sea of noise and claims, so I’m pleased to share that this is an ultra high efficacy product that uses the best ingredients: organic mushrooms from Canada. Reishi is excellent for relaxation, immunity, and overall wellness.

I’m impressed with the quality of the Rainbo Reishi Mushroom Tincture and their products in general. The Reishi tincture is delivered in an opaque glass vial and the Reishi supplement’s bioactive compounds are extracted and held in an ethyl alcohol base, that in my experience provides the greatest efficacy, especially when administered sublingually. I’ve been a devotee of natural medicine for many years. Although I have no formal education in the disciplines of naturopathic medicine, its modalities have always been of keen interest to me, as is staying away from doctors. As such, I have been making my own tinctures for many years and have always used an alcohol base in accordance with the methodologies I’ve studied. Another important factor in choosing herbal and mushroom supplements is determining a trustworthy source. Herbs and mushrooms used for supplemental and medicinal purposes are not cultivated or harvested in the same manner as those used for culinary purposes. For example, medicinal herbs may best be harvested during a full moon, when its gravity has pulled important constituents up from the roots and into the leaves and other harvestable offshoots, allowing for the greatest potency when extracted. A Perusal of the Rainbo website (Rainbo.com) reveals that they are a B Lab certified corporation, a company recognized for its positive social impact. They specialize in non-GMO derived supplements from the fruity body of mushrooms, in accordance with good practice harvesting. Their products are third party tested, 100% traceable and made in Canada, our trusted neighbor, assuming you live in the US. It is my opinion, after writing many reviews, that often times our trust is being taken advantage of by some countries from whom we import. That being the case, it’s important to perform your own due diligence. Rainbo is also a climate neutral company. Reishi mushrooms grow in various hot and humid areas in Asia, and have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine. They are thought to be adaptogenic, as are a number of other mushrooms and herbs. Adaptogens are active compounds that are believed to help your body adapt to and reduce the effects of stress, not that there’s too much of that around. They are further thought to be useful for exercise recovery, immune function, and promote normal functioning during physical, biological and chemical stress. In general, research on the web aligns with the seller’s assertions. Since Rainbo’s Reishi Mushroom Tincture is supplied in an alcohol base (mixed with water), taking it straight, orally, is very much like putting a dropper full of vodka in your mouth, or in my case, under the tongue. Rainbo suggests mixing it with water or a beverage of your choice. The recommended dosage is 4ml twice per day. The included bulb will draw 1/2 ml into the attached pipette per squeeze, which means you will be doing those eight times, twice per day if you’re taking the recommended dosage; 4ml is a little over 3/4 of a teaspoon for reference. I just do all eight squeezes into a tablespoon, then take the tincture sublingually from it.

This Rainbo brand mushroom tincture is legit. The bottle, the cap, the branding, and the quality are stellar. Mushrooms seem to be gaining a lot of traction in the supplement world, and for good reason, which is why I’ve always wanted to try them. This particular one is made from reishi mushrooms, and the mushrooms are cultivated in Canada. They use the fruiting body, which means the mushrooms are at a stage where they are the most concentrated. They are manufactured in a quality-controlled GMP- and FDA-compliant facility. Just like another Rainbow tincture I have (cordyceps), the serving size listed on the Supplement Facts label states that it has 25 (4) mL servings. The bottle label directions say to take 4 mL twice per day, and the directions from a graphic in the listing say to take 4 mL once per day. Which is it? That means the bottle lasts less than two weeks, or it lasts 25 days. This is an important distinction that needs to be cleared up. As far as taste, it’s fine—I mean, I don’t crave it, but it’s doable, especially with the benefits it provides. This doesn’t have alcohol in it (I have a turkey tail tincture from another company, and it burns my mouth).

I was impressed from the moment this arrived. The bottle is white glass or ceramic and has a nice solid weight to it. I know it's really all about the quality of the ingredients, but having this product makes me feel quite fancy. At this price point presentation does matter. I think it would make an amazing gift. My only critique is that the text on the label is TINY. There's room, they could have upped the size at least a little bit. I have to bring the bottle up to my face to read it comfortably. Someone with poor eyesight is going to have a really tough time with this. That being said, the quality of the tincture seems good. I'm not an expert, just someone looking for stress support anywhere I can find it. I add the recommended dosage to about 8 ounces of water. There is a flavor but in water it's very mild and doesn't bother me at all. Importantly, I haven't experienced any negative side effects. Reishi is famously beneficial, so I'm excited to have such a high quality and beautiful product from a great company. It can take several weeks for these kinds of supplements to make a noticeable impact, but I feel like I have seen an improvement in mood and a generally calmed down state of mind instead of being constantly physically pained by stress and anxiety. There's a lot that could be said about the placebo effect, but if it works then I won't complain about how exactly I reap the benefits. Overall, if you can afford it or if you're willing to invest in the benefits, I think this is definitely worth a try. The brand and the ingredients/processes seem not just trustworthy but stellar. And again, it would make a great gift for anyone into this kind of stuff.

I think this a good tincture and it's alcohol free so that's nice. I didn't notice a huge difference physically, I think it does help with digestion. I had no adverse effects so that's a plus.