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.
Reference price for beta-glucan 20% grade; bulk FOB ~22-35/kg by batch.
Request sample →Confirm assay method, solubility and kg pack route.
Request pilot quote →Confirm 25kg drum route, export documents and lead time.
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.
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-FI-RE-TRI-2506 | 2025-06 | Triterpenes 3.0% (UV) | Passed | Request COA → |
| HS-FI-RE-POL-2503 | 2025-03 | Polysaccharides 30% (phenol-sulfuric) | Passed | Request COA → |
| HS-FI-RE-TRI-2412 | 2024-12 | Triterpenes 2.8% (UV) | Passed | 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.
Sourcing Story
From harvest to your formulation
Cultivated in humid greenhouse facilities
GreenSource™ Verified Origin
Our reishi is cultivated on hardwood billets and extracted under controlled conditions. Every batch is traceable, tested for triterpene and polysaccharide markers, and delivered with COA, MSDS, TDS and documents on request.
Gallery
From plantation to product
Technical FAQ
Common technical questions
What are the key Reishi actives?
Why dual extraction?
How are the markers verified?
Duanwood or grain mycelium?
What is the MOQ and lead time?
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