Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a polypore that becomes very tough when dried. To extract the most medicinal benefits from the mushroom, you must grind it into a fine powder. You can buy reishi as slices or as a pre-made powder. The slices are fairly easy to grind in a spice (or coffee) grinder.
1 Tbsp (15 mL) ground reishi
Bring 4 cups (1 L) water to boil in a stainless steel saucepan. Add the reishi, reduce heat to a simmer and boil for about 2 hours. Cool the tea and drink diluted with fresh water. Can be made in larger batches and stored for several days.
MAKES 4 CUPS (1 L)