Is it better for Lingzhi to be bitter or not?

Wild Ganoderma lucidum has very good effects. It can regulate blood sugar levels, prevent complications, and has unique effects in treating neurasthenia and insomnia. It can also fight tumors and has the effect of prolonging life. Therefore, wild Ganoderma lucidum is also called "longevity grass" by everyone. The precious wild Ganoderma lucidum can also prevent a variety of diseases, such as hyperlipidemia, stroke and other diseases, it can also delay aging. Therefore, many friends started to drink Ganoderma lucidum in water, but why are some wild Ganoderma lucidum very bitter, some slightly bitter, and some not astringent?

In fact, the effect of Ganoderma lucidum is not determined by a single ingredient, but is the combined result of many ingredients. Scientific research shows that the bitter taste of wild Ganoderma lucidum comes from its main ingredient, wild Ganoderma acid. At present, there are more than 100 known wild ganoderic acids, such as wild ganoderic acid A, B, C, D, E, red ganoderic acid A, B, C, D, etc. Wild ganoderic acid A has the most bitter taste, while wild ganoderic acid D and ganoderic acid B have basically no bitter taste. Secondly, the bitter component is only part of the efficacy of Ganoderma lucidum. The more lignified the wild Ganoderma lucidum samples are, the higher the bitter component is, but the lower the other components are, which is negative for the overall effect.

There are mainly two types of wild Ganoderma lucidum on the market, purple Ganoderma lucidum and red Ganoderma lucidum. Red Ganoderma lucidum tastes bitter when soaked in water, while pure purple Ganoderma lucidum is definitely not bitter when soaked in water. In addition, they also have many key differences!

First, the taste of the two is different. Red Ganoderma contains more wild Ganoderma acid, so its taste is more bitter. Purple Ganoderma lucidum has the aroma of oyster mushrooms, but its taste is lighter and more delicious.

Second, the main uses of the two are different. Generally speaking, red Ganoderma lucidum is cheap and is used as traditional Chinese medicine, while purple Ganoderma lucidum is expensive, has stronger medicinal properties, and is used for health care.

Third, the shapes of the two are different. The purple Ganoderma is semi-circular and purple-black, while the red Ganoderma is bright red and also semi-circular, but its edges are thinner and curled inwards.

Fourth, the effects of the two are different. Purple Ganoderma lucidum is beneficial for diabetic insomnia, and can also be used for health preservation and immunity enhancement. Red Ganoderma lucidum is beneficial to the cardiovascular system and liver, and can treat related diseases.

Drinking Ganoderma lucidum soaked in water is just like making tea. Boiling wild Ganoderma lucidum in tap water is the best way to take it. For those who love drinking, you can also soak it in medicinal wine. It is not recommended to cook red Ganoderma lucidum with food, because red Ganoderma lucidum is very bitter and will affect the taste of the food. It is strongly recommended to use purple Ganoderma lucidum when cooking with other ingredients. Purple Ganoderma lucidum is not bitter, can strengthen the spleen and stomach, and is the top quality among wild Ganoderma lucidum.

1. Ganoderma lucidum soaking method: cut the wild Ganoderma lucidum into small pieces, put it into a cup, soak it with boiling water and drink it as tea, usually one dried Ganoderma lucidum can be soaked in a cup, which can be drunk with boiling water for a day.

2. Ganoderma lucidum decocting method: Cut the wild Ganoderma lucidum, put it into a pot, add water, and boil it like Chinese medicine. Generally, it is soaked 3-4 times. You can also boil it in water for 3 times, put it into a warm water bottle and drink it slowly. There is no limit to how much you drink every day.

3. Ganoderma lucidum wine: Cut the wild Ganoderma lucidum and put it into a sealed white wine bottle and soak it. After three days, when the pure grain wine turns reddish brown, you can drink it. You can also add some rock sugar or honey.

Finally, some young people nowadays are under too much pressure at work, which causes them to have trouble sleeping at night. Over time, not only will the body be unable to bear it, but it will also affect work. Appropriate consumption of wild Ganoderma lucidum will also significantly improve the situation and enhance the body's immune ability. Wild Ganoderma lucidum can enhance the body's immune function. It is a good choice for patients with weak constitutions or those undergoing surgery to take wild Ganoderma lucidum.