Functional Ingredients
Reishi Mushroom Extract
Ganoderma lucidum fruiting body
Why HerbalSourcing
Buy verified reishi — marker-confirmed, not generic mushroom
Technical Specification
Complete specification sheet
16-field gold-standard data — the technical transparency that competitors don't provide.
| Product Name | Reishi Mushroom Extract |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Ganoderma lucidum fruiting body |
| Plant Family | Ganodermataceae |
| Part Used | Fruiting body |
| Active Ingredient | Beta-glucans / Ganoderic acids |
| Assay / HPLC | Beta-glucans 20% or 30% by Megazyme enzymatic assay; ganoderic acids by HPLC-UV |
| Extraction Method | Hot-water and ethanol extraction route; supplier confirms polysaccharide extraction method |
| Appearance | Reddish-brown to dark brown powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in warm water; partially soluble in ethanol |
| Suggested Use | 250-1000 mg per serving in dietary supplements |
| Origin | Zhejiang Province, China (Longquan region) |
| Certifications | Supplier route review, COA / MSDS / TDS by RFQ, Document review for Western brands |
| MOQ / Packaging | 1 bag sample (100g) / 1-5 kg pilot / 25 kg drum by RFQ |
| Lead Time | 7-15 days after grade, stock and document confirmation |
| Stability / Storage | 24 months when stored sealed in cool, dry, dark conditions |
| Applications | Immune support / calm / adaptogen supplement and functional food formulation |
Pricing & MOQ
Tiered pricing — from sample to bulk
Transparent FOB China reference pricing. Formal quotation requires grade, batch and stock confirmation.
For sample pack or RFQ screening only. Formal quotation requires grade, batch and stock confirmation.
Request sample →Quoted after assay method, COA scope, pack route, lead time and application fit are confirmed.
Request pilot quote →Based on assay, MOQ, stock, packaging, shipping marks, freight term and destination market.
Request bulk quote →Available specifications
| Specification | SKU | Assay Method | Reference Price | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reishi Beta-glucans 20% | HS-FI-RE-BG20-100G | Megazyme enzymatic (beta-glucans) + HPLC-UV (ganoderic acids) | FOB USD 6 / 100g bag (ref. ~22/kg bulk) | 100g/bag |
| Reishi Beta-glucans 30% | HS-FI-RE-BG30-100G | Megazyme enzymatic (beta-glucans) + HPLC-UV (ganoderic acids) | FOB USD 10 / 100g bag (ref. ~35/kg bulk) | 100g/bag |
Next Step
How to proceed with Reishi Mushroom Extract
Choose the path that matches your buying stage. Each route reaches the same procurement team, so you get a focused response.
Request a sample
Validate quality, appearance and solubility before committing. Samples ship with a batch COA.
Request sampleRequest a bulk quote
Get MOQ, lead time, FOB reference pricing and export-document support for your destination market.
Request quoteGet technical documents
COA, SDS, TDS and HPLC chromatogram. Tell us the batch or specification you need.
Request documentsDocuments
Download technical documents
COA, SDS, TDS and HPLC chromatogram available for every product. Request batch-specific documents through RFQ.
Applications
Where this ingredient fits
Use this when… — practical formulation guidance for each downstream application.
Immune and stress-balance tonics
Immune-support and adaptogen supplement brands
Use reishi when the brief is resilience, calm and year-round immune maintenance, with a triterpene-rich mushroom extract.
Functional mushroom beverages and elixirs
Functional-drink and tonic formulators
Add reishi extract to ready-to-drink elixirs or powdered blends where a bitter-mellow mushroom note supports a premium wellness story.
Calm-sleep and relaxation positioning
Sleep and relaxation supplement manufacturers
Pair reishi with magnesium or lemon balm when the product story is wind-down and restful sleep.
Real Buyer Scenario
How buyers actually source this
An anonymized example based on real inbound inquiry patterns — no names, no fabricated numbers.
A European immunity brand needed Reishi with both beta-glucan and ganoderic-acid assay to differentiate from commodity mushroom powder that tested mostly mycelium carrier.
Representative buyer scenario based on common qualification requirements for reishi.
Product Knowledge Base
Everything buyers need to know about reishi extract
Technical depth that helps formulators and procurement teams choose with confidence.
What is Reishi Extract?
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is valued for two active families: immune-modulating beta-glucans and the triterpenes called ganoderic acids. Its traditional positioning is immune support and calm, and the triterpene-led profile is what distinguishes it from Lion's Mane.
Duanwood cultivation
Fruiting bodies are grown on hardwood (duanwood) or logs; wild Reishi is not sustainable, so cultivated material is the responsible commercial choice. Wood-grown fruiting bodies carry a richer triterpene profile than grain mycelium.
Dual extraction for both fractions
Because the actives live in different fractions, we use hot-water and ethanol dual extraction to capture both polysaccharides and triterpenes. We standardize beta-glucans to 20% or 30% by Megazyme and ganoderic acids by HPLC-UV.
Immune and calm applications
Reishi suits immune-support, calm and adaptogen supplements and functional foods, often in multi-mushroom blends. Its bitter triterpenes also limit how much can go into a capsule, which affects dosing.
Quality and testing
We verify beta-glucan and ganoderic-acid content, plus heavy metals, microbiology and pesticide residues. Dual-extracted material should show both marker families on the COA.
RFQ checklist
Confirm beta-glucan percentage, ganoderic-acid or triterpene content, single versus dual extract, and pack size. Specifying the triterpene target is what prevents a low-grade mycelium product.
Quality & Compliance
Batch-level COA archive
Every batch is documented. Review historical batch records to verify quality consistency before committing to an RFQ.
| Batch Number | Production Date | Assay Result | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS-G-100G-2406 | 2024-06 | Beta-glucans 20% | Passed | Request COA → |
| HS-G-100G-2403 | 2024-03 | Beta-glucans 20% | Archived | Request COA → |
| HS-G-100G-2312 | 2023-12 | Beta-glucans 20% | Archived | Request COA → |
HPLC Chromatogram — Active Marker Identification
Chromatographic analysis of Beta-glucans / Ganoderic acids in our QC laboratory. The batch-specific chromatogram and full HPLC report are issued with every COA.
Testing Focus
Beta-glucan content (beta-glucan assay)
Ganoderic acid profile by HPLC
Heavy metals: Pb, Cd, As, Hg
Pesticide residue and microbial limit
Microbiology: total count, yeast / mold, E. coli, Salmonella
Moisture and loss on drying
Document Notes
COA and beta-glucan assay checked before quotation
MSDS, TDS and HPLC chromatogram available by RFQ
Document review for Western supplement / cosmetic brands per market
Sourcing Story
From harvest to your formulation
Zhejiang Province, China (Longquan region)
GreenSource™ Verified Origin
Reishi Mushroom Extract is sourced from Zhejiang Province, China (Longquan region). Our GreenSource™ program ensures every batch is traceable to its harvest region, tested by HPLC for active marker confirmation, and sourced through fair-trade cooperatives that support local farming communities.
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From plantation to product
Technical FAQ
Common technical questions
What is the solubility of Reishi Mushroom Extract?
How is the active marker verified?
What is the minimum order quantity?
What documents are available?
What is the shelf life and storage recommendation?
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