Does Reishi help with mood?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 70% of 10 people who reported on Reishi for mood say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 30% say it got worse.
Mood: what users report
70%better10 reports · few reports
7 better0 no change3 worse
What people say about Reishi and mood
“In the past I have taken lions mane and reishi daily, which actually worked well. I stopped because of the possible negative effects on testosterone and libido.”
“Anecdotally I notice a reduction in libido and pleasure from EC, Reishi causes me anxiety and low mood the next day.”
“Cordyceps and reishi have both helps my general feeling of well-being and my lungs”
“The only effects I've felt from any of these is either very mild energy or mood stabilization”
What the research says
BResearch: Moderate9 meta-analyses · 3 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at mood. See all research on Reishi.
Side effects people mention
low mood 2stomach upset 1vertigo 1dht inhibition 1dht suppression 1
What else is Reishi used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count