What is Ganoderma lucidum made of?

The reishi mushroom, also known as Ganoderma lucidum and lingzhi, is a fungus that grows in various hot and humid locations in Asia ( 1 ). For many years, this fungus has been a staple in Eastern medicine ( 1 , 2 ).

How can you tell Ganoderma lucidum?

Distinguishing Features Ganoderma tsugae has whitish, rather than brownish flesh (Ganaderma lucidum is brownish). Both species are recognized by its shiny reddish to brownish-orange varnished cap and stem. It has a white margin; concentrially furrowed; surface becomes dull when coated by deposited spores.

Where is Ganoderma lucidum found?

Ganoderma lucidum is a red-colored species of Ganoderma with a limited distribution in Europe and parts of China, where it grows on decaying hardwood trees. Wild populations have been found in the United States in California and Utah, but were likely introduced anthropogenically and naturalized.

What is the common name for Ganoderma lucidum?

Reishi Mushroom
In oriental medicine, dried and powdered Ganoderna lucidum is highly valued; it is known as the Reishi Mushroom in Japan, Lingzhi in China and Youngzhi in Korea. (These common names also encompass another species, Ganoderma tsugae.) In the Far East these fungi have been used medicinally for at least 2000 years.

What are the benefits of Ganoderma lucidum?

It has been widely used for a variety of infectious disease such as bronchitis and hepatitis. It stimulates phagocytosis, increases T-cell activity and is a treatment for viral hepatitis. Reishi has been reported to increase CD4 cells in vivo. It is also used as an effective antidepressant.

Is Ganoderma lucidum good for you?

Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) is a bitter-tasting fungus with no proven health benefits. It is thought to have some effects on the immune system. Reishi mushroom is used for Alzheimer disease, cancer, diabetes, cold sores, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

What is Ganoderma used for?

How do you take Ganoderma lucidum?

Dosing. The Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China recommends 6 to 12 g reishi extract daily. Ganopoly (a Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide extract) in doses up to 5.4 g daily (equivalent to 81 g of the fruiting body) for 12 weeks has been used in a few clinical trials.

What is the side effects of Ganoderma?

Side effects of Reishi include:

• Dry mouth, throat, and nose.
• Itchy mouth, throat, and nose.
• Stomach upset.
• Nosebleed.
• Bloody stools.
• Rash (from reishi wine)
• Allergies (from breathing reishi spores)