Ling Zhi (Ganoderma lucidum)

Part Used Mushroom
Main function Herb for Qi Defficiency (Qi Tonic)
Thermal qual. Slightly warm
Taste Sweet
Meridians Entered Lu, Ht, Sp, Li, Ki
Functions
  • Stengthens Qi for general weakness, debility
  • Calms Shen/Heart for insomnia, palpitations, dizziness, poor memory
  • Strengthens Lungs for shortness of breath, wheezing, chronic cough
  • Removes toxins, disperses accumulations (tumors)
  • Cautions
  • None.
  • Toxicity
  • Relatively safe for long term use
  • Phyto-chemicals
  • Polysaccharides, ergosterol, mannitol, coumarin
  • Western Properties
  • Immune stimulant, anti-tussive, expectorant, hypotensive, hepatoprotective, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, adreno-cortical restorative, adaptogenic, anti-oxidant, aging retardant, anti-allergic, stimulates phagocytes / lyphocytes, anti-tumor, interferon inducent, stimulates leukocyte production, dilates coronary arteries, calming

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