Can I still eat the stored Lingzhi if it is moldy?

Ganoderma lucidum can be said to be a magical medicine. Historically, this medicine has powerful medicinal properties and is extremely valuable. Modern Ganoderma lucidum is a medicinal material that most people can buy. It can supplement and regulate the body. It has high efficacy and edible value. When using it, it is advisable to take it according to prescriptions or folk remedies. However, some people do not master the skills when buying Ganoderma lucidum, resulting in abnormalities in the Ganoderma lucidum they buy. So, can the stored Ganoderma lucidum be eaten if it is moldy? Moldy Ganoderma lucidum can no longer be eaten.

If the mold is green, it is Trichoderma (commonly known as green mold), which is generally toxic but not carcinogenic. If it is white, it is Aspergillus. Several types of mold are white and have a bad smell. If it is orange-yellow like bread, it is Neurospora, which is toxic and has a high carcinogenicity rate, especially to the respiratory tract. It sounds scary, but it's okay. Neurospora usually appears during the rainy season. If you see orange mold in the future, I suggest you bury it on the spot. However, normal Ganoderma lucidum can be taken according to the prescription, and it can achieve good effects after taking it. Its effects are:

Protecting the liver and detoxifying: Ganoderma lucidum has a protective effect on liver damage caused by a variety of physical, chemical and biological factors. Whether before or after liver damage occurs, taking Ganoderma lucidum can protect the liver and reduce liver damage. Ganoderma lucidum can also promote the liver's metabolism of drugs and poisons, and has a definite therapeutic effect on toxic hepatitis. Especially for chronic hepatitis, Ganoderma lucidum can significantly eliminate symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and discomfort in the liver area, and can effectively improve liver function and make various indicators return to normal. Therefore, Ganoderma lucidum can be used to treat chronic poisoning, various types of chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver dysfunction.

Treatment of diabetes: The principle of Ganoderma lucidum in lowering blood sugar is to promote the utilization of sugar by tissues. After taking Ganoderma lucidum, it can replace insulin to inhibit the release of fatty acids, and can improve symptoms such as blood sugar and urine sugar. The water-soluble polysaccharides in Ganoderma lucidum can reduce the incidence of non-insulin-dependent diabetes.

Improve the cardiovascular system: Both animal experiments and clinical trials have shown that Ganoderma lucidum can effectively dilate coronary arteries, increase coronary blood flow, improve myocardial microcirculation, and enhance the supply of myocardial oxygen and energy. Therefore, it has a protective effect on myocardial ischemia and can be widely used in the treatment and prevention of coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, etc. For patients with hyperlipidemia, Ganoderma lucidum can significantly lower blood cholesterol, lipoprotein and triglycerides, and prevent the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. For those who have already formed atherosclerotic plaques, it can reduce the cholesterol content in the arterial walls, soften blood vessels, and prevent further damage. It can also improve local microcirculation and prevent platelet aggregation. These effects have a good preventive and therapeutic effect on various types of stroke.

Skin whitening: Li Shizhen pointed out in "Compendium of Materia Medica" that Ganoderma lucidum can "increase wisdom and improve complexion". Ganoderma lucidum is an herb that has anti-wrinkle, anti-inflammatory, spot removal and skin protection effects. Ganoderma lucidum contains ingredients that inhibit melanin and a variety of trace elements that are beneficial to the skin. These ingredients can reduce free radicals in the human body, accelerate cell regeneration, increase skin thickness and increase collagen, thereby plumping the skin and eliminating fine lines and wrinkles. The polysaccharide components in it can maintain and regulate the moisture of the skin, restore skin elasticity, and make the skin moist and delicate.

Can you still eat moldy stored Ganoderma lucidum? Generally speaking, moldy medicinal materials are not edible. Even the most expensive ones should not be used, otherwise the medicinal properties cannot be achieved. Moldy medicines will produce bacteria, etc., which are not good for health after consumption and have multiple hazards to the patient's body. When purchasing, you can go to regular pharmacies and hospitals to buy them. When purchasing, you should also pay attention to their color, taste, etc. When they are not used up, they must be stored correctly for easy use next time.