While reishi spore powder enjoys widespread popularity and reishi spore oil holds a premium status, reishi extract, though perhaps less recognized by some, represents a truly concentrated form – a modern refinement of premium reishi. It frequently features in contemporary scientific research. This is reishi Extract.

What exactly is reishi Extract? How is it unique?
First, let's understand: What is the reishi fruiting body?
The "reishi fruiting body" refers to the actual mushroom itself. Historical texts describing the beneficial properties of reishi primarily refer to the fruiting body. Similarly, much of the scientific research conducted over the past 40+ years exploring reishi has utilized the fruiting body.

The fruiting body contains the full spectrum of reishi's naturally occurring compounds. reishi Extract is derived precisely from this fruiting body. Through processes of extraction, concentration, and drying, we obtain the concentrated essence – available as reishi Extract capsules or powder.

How does it differ from reishi Spore Powder? The key differences lie in the source material and the profile of compounds present. Generally speaking, depending on the specific extraction process used, reishi Extract offers a significantly higher concentration of key compounds compared to the whole fruiting body powder.

Simple Grinding vs. Complex Extraction
"reishi Powder" is a common product found today. It is produced by drying the reishi fruiting body and then subjecting it to ultra-fine grinding – essentially turning the whole mushroom into a powder. This process is relatively simple.
reishi Extract, however, involves a further concentration and purification process applied to this "reishi powder." Extraction methods primarily include "water extraction" and "alcohol extraction." This entire extraction process is complex. It requires precise control over factors like solvent concentration, temperature, and extraction time to ensure the purity and consistent compound levels in the final extract. Therefore, producing a high-quality reishi Extract demands a formal production facility and strictly regulated processing protocols.

"From 100g of reishi fruiting body, the extraction yield is only about 10%, typically 6%-8%, making it exceptionally resource-intensive," mentioned Professor Lin Zhibin from Peking University Health Science Center during a public Q&A session.

A Concentrated Form of Reishi

Reishi Extract represents a highly concentrated form of the Reishi mushroom, made possible through modern extraction technology. This process captures the essence of the fruiting body in a potent and consistent form, making it a key subject of scientific interest and a choice for those who value the principles of concentration and standardization in their dietary supplements.

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