The efficacy and function of Miwen Bozhi

The environment is now seriously deteriorating and various diseases are emerging one after another. In order to prevent the occurrence of various diseases and ensure good health, many people choose to enhance their immunity through diet. As a food ingredient that can fundamentally regulate various functions of the body, Chinese medicinal materials have received widespread attention. Today I will introduce to you the medicinal herb Ganoderma lucidum.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruiting body of the Polyporaceae fungus Ganoderma lucidum.

[Original morphology] The fruiting body is annual, stalked, sometimes sessile, corky to woody. The cap is semicircular or nearly fan-shaped, often connected at the base, (5.5-7.5) cm × (3.5-6) ​​cm, 2-4 mm thick, purple-brown or nearly black on the surface, slightly reddish-brown near the edge, shiny, with obvious whorls, which are denser near the edge, and obvious longitudinal wrinkles at the base; the edges are thin and sharp, mostly rolled inward and wavy. The stipe is cylindrical, of varying thickness, or slightly flat, sometimes nearly bead-shaped, lateral or slightly dorsal, convex at the contact with the cap, the same color as the cap or darker, and shiny. The surface of the tube mouth is dirty white to dirty yellow; the tube mouth is round or nearly round, with 5-6 spots every 1mm. The flesh is pale white or wood color, 1-2 mm thick, and contains many spherical or nearly spherical abdominal spores. The spores are ovate or truncated at the top, double-walled, colorless and smooth on the outer wall, and the inner wall has inconspicuous spines, light brown to brown.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: on trees. Most of them are artificially cultivated.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The cap is semicircular, with a long diameter of 5.5-7.5cm, a short diameter of 3.5-6cm, and a thickness of 2-4mm. The surface is purple-brown or light black-brown, and the edge is slightly reddish-brown; it has a lacquer-like luster, with obvious wheel patterns, which are denser near the edge; the edge is thin, wavy, and curled inward. The surface of the tube mouth is dirty white or dirty yellow, the tube mouth is round, and there are 5-6 spots every 1mm. The longitudinal section shows that the bacterial tube is about 1.5mm long and light brown. The stipe is cylindrical, of varying thickness, often bead-like, the same color as the cap, and shiny. Corky or woody. Slight odor, light taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; warm

【Functions and indications】Calming the mind and soothing the nerves; detoxifying and protecting the liver. Neurasthenia; palpitations; insomnia; acute hepatitis; chronic hepatitis

【Usage and Dosage】 For oral use: decoct in water, 3-9g; or grind into powder and take with water.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is the introduction of Miwen Bozhi. I believe you will understand it after reading it. After knowing the effects and functions of Ganoderma Lucidum, you can adjust it according to your own constitution.