Reishi is usually found in the form of food supplements such as capsules or tinctures. It can also be found in the form or food items such as teas or as an added ingredient in nutraceuticals.

Reishi can be eaten fresh or it can be dried and made into a fine powder. It can also be made into a tincture which is a concentrated liquid extract that is made by soaking medicinal mushrooms in an alcohol-based solvent.

Reishi was traditionally consumed in China by Taoist monks. They consumed reishi to promote feelings of calmness which could help to improve meditation and feelings of bliss.