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Reishi 600 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Solaray

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Reishi 600 mg is a dietary supplement by Solaray with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, fatigue and general well-being, stress and sleep.Based on those ingredients, 375 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Reishi Mushroom. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Reishi 600 mg by Solaray

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: reishi mushroom at 600 mg per capsule. Reishi is a fungus (also called lingzhi) used traditionally in East Asian medicine.

The capsule itself is made with cellulose, an inactive filler.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Reishi Mushroom's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: immune support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Stress, Insomnia, Psychological well-being, Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Cancer-related fatigue, Influenza — and 3 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Reishi Mushroom is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Reishi Mushroom is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cancer-related fatigue, Influenza, Insomnia, Stress, and more.

The evidence for reishi is mixed and depends on what you're taking it for. For high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), the data we hold shows it's possibly ineffective.

For other conditions—altitude sickness, Alzheimer's disease, and athletic performance—we don't yet have enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Reishi Mushroom

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Reishi mushroom is generally well tolerated in the short term, though long-term safety hasn't been well studied. Common side effects are mild: dizziness, dry mouth, itching, nausea, rash, and stomach upset.

Some people report sore throat, runny nose, or rarely insomnia and headache. Respiratory allergy to reishi spores can occur in sensitive individuals.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: There isn't enough safety data to know whether reishi is safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The safety data advises against use in both situations.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Reishi Mushroom

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Reishi Mushroom.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 375 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check with your pharmacist if you take blood thinners (anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs)—reishi at higher doses may increase bleeding risk. Also double-check blood pressure medications and diabetes drugs before starting, since reishi might add to their effects and lower your pressure or blood sugar too much.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Reishi may be worth considering if you're interested in traditional mushroom supplements and have no blood pressure, bleeding, or diabetes concerns. If you take any blood thinners, blood pressure medications, or diabetes drugs, check with your pharmacist first—the dose and your total daily intake matter.

Pregnant women and those breastfeeding should avoid it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor before starting.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Reishi 600 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Solaray
Barcode (UPC) 076280015058
Net contents 100 VegCap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 23, 2025
DSLD ID 326112
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Reishi 600 mg by Solaray, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 VegCap(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 VegCap(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
076280015058
IngredientAmount% DV
Reishi Mushroom600 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Solaray Est. 1973 A Brighter Way 1973

Formula

Mushrooms

Discussion: Reishi Mushroom, also known as "Ling Zhi" in traditional Chinese medicine, have a long history of use dating back over 4,000 years. They are often referred to as mushrooms of immortality in many Asian cultures, due to their potential health benefits.

Formulation

+ Immune support

Vegan

Seals/Symbols

Lab Verified Vegan

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Since 1973, we've scoured the globe for the highest quality ingredients, connecting you with the most efficacious supplements that help you live brighter & embrace the moments that matter most.

100% PCR bottles

Precautions

Warning: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Keep your licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions: Use only as directed.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Use only as directed. Take 1 vegcap daily with a meal or glass of water.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Reishi 600 mg by Solaray label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Reishi 600 mg by Solaray

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 VegCap(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Reishi Mushroom

Interacts with
375 drugs
600 mg per serving Form: Ganoderma lucidum

Reishi is a traditional Asian mushroom widely used to support the immune system and overall wellness. Human evidence for most of its claimed benefits...

Reishi Mushroom monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Reishi 600 mg by Solaray Drug Interactions

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375 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Reishi 600 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Reishi Mushroom3 drug types · 375 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
A dose of 1.5 grams daily of reishi mushroom does not seem to decrease platelet aggregation, but a higher dose of 3 grams daily does.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, reishi mushroom might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that reishi mushroom decreases blood sugar. However, in patients with type 2 diabetes, taking reishi mushroom does not reduce fasting glucose levels, and its effects on glycated hemoglobin are inconsistent.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Reishi mushroom has shown hypotensive activity in animal research. Clinical evidence suggests that reishi mushroom reduces blood pressure in some, but not all, patients with hypertension.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Reishi 600 mg, from the product label.

Solaray

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Name
Nutraceutical Corp.
Web Address
www.nutraceutical.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Reishi 600 mg by Solaray: Common Questions

Does Reishi 600 mg by Solaray interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Reishi 600 mg has a known interaction with 375 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Reishi 600 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is reishi mushroom and why is it in this supplement?
Reishi (also called lingzhi) is a fungus used for centuries in traditional medicine. It's the only active ingredient in this product at 600 mg per capsule. The exact reason you'd take it depends on what you're hoping for—but evidence is strongest for a few conditions and limited for many others.
Will reishi lower my blood pressure or blood sugar?
Animal research suggests reishi may lower blood pressure, and some people taking it show that effect. For blood sugar, animal studies point to a decrease, but in people with type 2 diabetes the effect isn't clear-cut. That's why it matters if you're already on blood pressure or diabetes medication—the combination could push those numbers too low.
What are the most common side effects?
Mild ones: dizziness, dry mouth, itching, nausea, rash, and stomach upset. Some people report sore throat, runny nose, or rarely insomnia and headache. If you're allergic to mold or mushroom spores, you're at higher risk for a respiratory reaction.
Is reishi safe to take long-term?
Short-term use appears well tolerated, but we don't have solid evidence on long-term safety. If you're thinking of taking this regularly for months or years, it's a good idea to chat with your pharmacist or doctor about what we know and what we don't.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data, so the recommendation is to avoid it in both pregnancy and while nursing. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Does this product have fillers or anything besides reishi?
The capsule itself is made with cellulose, which is an inactive ingredient (filler). The only active component is the reishi mushroom at 600 mg.

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Sources & How We Checked

Reishi 600 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 17 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Reishi Mushroom 17 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Tao J, Feng KY. Experimental and clinical studies on inhibitory effect of ganoderma lucidum on platelet aggregation. J Tongji Med Univ 1990;10:240-3. PubMed
  3. Singh AB, Gupta SK, Pereira BM, Prakash D. Sensitization to Ganoderma lucidum in patients with respiratory allergy in India. Clin Exp Allergy 1995;25:440-7.
  4. Lee SY, Rhee HM. Cardiovascular effects of mycelium extract of Ganoderma lucidum: inhibition of sympathetic outflow as a mechanism of its hypotensive action. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 1990;38:1359-64. PubMed
  5. Kwok Y, Ng KFJ, Li, CCF, et al. A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the platelet and global hemostatic effects of Ganoderma lucidum (Ling-Zhi) in healthy volunteers. Anesth Analg 2005;101:423-6. PubMed
  6. Wanmuang, H., Leopairut, J., Kositchaiwat, C., Wananukul, W., and Bunyaratvej, S. Fatal fulminant hepatitis associated with Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi) mushroom powder. J Med Assoc Thai. 2007;90(1):179-181.
  7. Seto, S. W., Lam, T. Y., Tam, H. L., Au, A. L., Chan, S. W., Wu, J. H., Yu, P. H., Leung, G. P., Ngai, S. M., Yeung, J. H., Leung, P. S., Lee, S. M., and Kwan, Y. W. Novel hypoglycemic effects of Ganoderma lucidum water-extract in obese/diabetic (+db/+db
  8. Chu, T. T., Benzie, I. F., Lam, C. W., Fok, B. S., Lee, K. K., and Tomlinson, B. Study of potential cardioprotective effects of Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi): results of a controlled human intervention trial. Br.J.Nutr. 2012;107(7):1017-1027.
  9. Jin, X., Ruiz, Beguerie J., Sze, D. M., and Chan, G. C. Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi mushroom) for cancer treatment. Cochrane.Database.Syst.Rev. 2012;6:CD007731.
  10. Kabir, Y., Kimura, S., and Tamura, T. Dietary effect of Ganoderma lucidum mushroom on blood pressure and lipid levels in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). J Nutr Sci Vitaminol.(Tokyo) 1988;34(4):433-438. PubMed
  11. Kanmatsuse, K., Kajiwara, N., Hayashi, K., Shimogaichi, S., Fukinbara, I., Ishikawa, H., and Tamura, T. [Studies on Ganoderma lucidum. I. Efficacy against hypertension and side effects]. Yakugaku Zasshi 1985;105(10):942-947. PubMed
  12. Gao, Y., Lan, J., Dai, X., Ye, J., and Zhou, S. A Phase I/II Study of Ling Zhi Mushroom Ganoderma lucidum(W.Curt: Fr.) Lloyd (Aphyllophoromycetideae) Extract in Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms 2004;6. DOI
  13. Jin H, Zhang G, Cao X, and et al. Treatment of hypertension by linzhi combined with hypotensor and its effects on arterial, arteriolar and capillary pressure and microcirculation. In: Niimi H, Xiu RJ, Sawada T, and et al. Microcirculatory Approach to Asi
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  16. Pazzi F, Adsuar JC, Domínguez-Muñoz FJ, García-Gordillo MA, Gusi N, Collado-Mateo D. Ganoderma lucidum effects on mood and health-related quality of life in women with fibromyalgia. Healthcare (Basel) 2020;8(4):520. PubMed
  17. Kogure T, Koiwai A, Fukushi D, et al. Hypereosinophilia with hepatic nodule formation caused by Ganoderma lucidum. Intern Med 2021;60(24):3897-3903.

See these in context on the Reishi Mushroom monograph →

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