The effects and functions of various Ganoderma lucidum

Everyone is familiar with wild Ganoderma lucidum in daily life, and we all know that it is a very wonderful Chinese medicinal material. However, we don’t actually know much about the effects of Ganoderma lucidum. In fact, the appearance of wild Ganoderma lucidum looks very similar to fungi, and there are many types. In clinical medicine, wild Ganoderma lucidum mainly has the effect of nourishing blood and qi, and the actual effect is also relatively good. So what are the types and functions of Ganoderma lucidum? Regarding this issue, let's take a look at the detailed introduction of the article.

Wild Ganoderma lucidum is also known as Linjian Ling and Qiongzhen. It is the fruiting body of the wild Ganoderma lucidum of the Polyporus fungus family. It has the effects of replenishing qi and blood, calming the mind and helping sleep, relieving cough and relieving asthma. It is used to treat dizziness and insomnia, shortness of breath and fatigue, neurasthenia, cough caused by consumptive disease, and has the effect of prolonging life. The size and shape of wild Ganoderma lucidum vary. The cap of large individuals is 20 to 10 cm long and 2 cm thick, while that of ordinary individuals is 4 to 3 cm long and 0.5 to 1 cm thick. There are thousands of small round holes underneath, and the branches are milky white or light brown, with 4 to 5 per mm. The branches are circular, with the inner cavity being the hymenium, and the spores are formed at the top of the pileus.

Ganoderma medicine was first recorded in the "Ben Cao". According to the different colors of the ganoderma, ganoderma was divided into six types: red ganoderma, black ganoderma, green ganoderma, white ganoderma, yellow ganoderma and purple ganoderma. Shennong's Herbal Classic states:

Ganoderma lucidum has a slightly bitter and flat taste. It can relieve the knot in the heart, improve the mind, soften the liver, increase wisdom, and never forget. If you eat it for a long time, it will benefit your body, keep you young and immortal. A Danzhi.

Black sesame has a salty and flat taste. It cures stranguria, promotes urination, benefits kidney essence, opens the nine orifices, and improves intelligence and observation. If you eat it for a long time, it will benefit your body, keep you young and immortal. Another name is Yuanzhi.

Green Ganoderma has a sour and flat taste. It can clear the eyes, replenish liver fire, calm the spirit and soul, and bring kindness and forgiveness. If eaten for a long time, it will benefit the body and keep one young and immortal. Another name is Longzhi.

White Ganoderma has a spicy and mild taste. It can cure cough, shortness of breath, replenish lung qi deficiency, clear the mouth and nose, strengthen the will, make one brave and strong, and calm the soul. If you eat it for a long time, it will benefit your body, keep you young and immortal. Another name is Yuzhi.

Huangzhi has a sweet and mild taste. It can ward off evil spirits, improve temperament, soothe the mind and promote sleep, and bring loyalty and harmony. If you eat it for a long time, it will benefit your body, keep you young and immortal. Another name is Jinzhi.

Ganoderma lucidum has a sweet and warm taste. It cures deafness, benefits bones and joints, protects the mind, replenishes kidney Qi, strengthens bones and tendons, and improves tone. Long-term consumption can benefit the body, keep youthful and extend life. Also known as Muzhi. Sheng Gorge (formerly there were six types, now combined).

Therefore, it can be seen that red ganoderma is only a type of wild Ganoderma lucidum, and red ganoderma can also specifically refer to wild Ganoderma lucidum.

The efficacy and function of Lingzhi

The specific effects and functions of gums: nourishing blood; soothing the mind; strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach. It is mainly used for asthenia, palpitations, insomnia, dizziness, fatigue, cough, sputum and wheezing, coronary heart disease, silicosis and tumors.