Does Reishi help with sleep?
Yes, for most people. 86% of 36 people who reported on Reishi for sleep say it improved. 6% noticed no change and 8% say it got worse. That is above the typical result for sleep (82% across 71 options).
Sleep: what users report
86%better36 reports · medium confidence
31 better2 no change3 worse
Ranked #34 of 71 for sleep.
What people say about Reishi and sleep
“I have tried their 9% Reishi and it was amazing. I would wake up feeling fresh and full of energy even on 4 hours of sleep.”
“Red reshi puts me to sleep. But it is a potent DHT inhibitor so I only use it sometimes. It makes for great sleep though.”
“These subjectively improve my sleep but i havent noticed a difference in deep sleep: Reishi, tart cherry, magtein.”
“reishi mushroom extract at night...I have extreme insomnia & these things have helped.”
What the research says
BResearch: Moderate9 meta-analyses · 3 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at sleep. 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?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count