Ganoderma lucidum extract

Ganoderma lucidum extract (CAS 223751-82-4), also traded as Reishi Mushroom Extract, is a standardized botanical derived from the fruiting body or mycelium of the fungus.

Where is Ganoderma lucidum extract used?

• Food, nutraceutical and cosmetic industries: antioxidant activity and immune-modulating properties
• Dietary supplements and functional foods: capsules, tablets and powdered drink blends for immune support and antioxidant positioning
• Beverages: functional teas, coffees and wellness shots compatible with liquid formats
• Personal care: anti-aging serums and skin creams where antioxidant activity supports efficacy claims
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulators source standardized grades to meet consistent active-content specifications across batch production.

Good to know: Buyers typically source standardized forms calibrated to polysaccharide or triterpene content. Some suppliers offer dual-standardized specifications for high-end nutraceutical products.

Commercial specifications

• Standardized to polysaccharide content, commonly 10 percent to 50 percent, or triterpene content
• Processed to comply with global safety standards for heavy metals and microbiological purity