What are the medicinal values ​​of Lingzhi?

Nowadays, people are more concerned about health. Physical health is closely related to our diet, so many people will choose diet therapy to regulate their bodies, and Ganoderma lucidum is one of the choices of many people. Everyone knows that Ganoderma lucidum can be used as medicine. But if you ask about the medicinal value of Ganoderma lucidum, many people probably can't answer it. So what are the medicinal values ​​of Ganoderma lucidum?

Ganoderma lucidum is also known as Ganoderma lucidum grass, fungus Ganoderma lucidum, wood Ganoderma lucidum, Sanxiu, Yin, Zhi, Ruicao, red Ganoderma, and iron fungus. According to modern literature and specimens, most of them are the whole plants of Ganoderma lucidum or Ganoderma gingivalis of the Polymycetes family. Sweet and mild in nature. Ganoderma lucidum mainly contains ergosterol, organic acids, glucosamine, polysaccharides, resins, mannitol and polysaccharides, as well as bioalkaloids, lactones, coumarins, water-soluble proteins and various enzymes.

Ganoderma lucidum has been considered a symbol of good luck, wealth, beauty and longevity since ancient times, and is known as the "immortal grass" and "auspicious grass". Traditional Chinese medicine has long regarded it as a precious Chinese herbal medicine that can nourish, strengthen the body, and restore the body's health. According to folklore, Ganoderma lucidum has the power to bring the dead back to life and grant immortality.

Ganoderma lucidum is a treasure in the treasure house of traditional Chinese medicine and is known as the "immortal grass". Both ancient and modern pharmacological and clinical studies have proven that Ganoderma lucidum has the effect of preventing and curing diseases and prolonging life. The "Shennong Bencao Jing" from the Eastern Han Dynasty and the "Compendium of Materia Medica" by Li Shizhen, a famous medical scientist in the Ming Dynasty, both have detailed and highly positive records of the efficacy of Ganoderma lucidum.

Modern pharmacology and clinical practice have further confirmed the pharmacological effects of Ganoderma lucidum, and confirmed that Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide is the main component of Ganoderma lucidum that can strengthen the body, nourish the body, and prolong life.

Scientific research shows that Ganoderma lucidum is very rich in pharmacological ingredients, among which the effective ingredients can be divided into ten categories, including Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides, Ganoderma lucidum polypeptides, triterpenes, 16 kinds of amino acids (including seven essential amino acids for the human body), proteins, steroids, mannitol, coumarin glycosides, bioalkalis, organic acids (mainly fumaric acid), and trace elements Ge, P, Fe, Ca, Mn, Zn, etc. Ganoderma lucidum has a bidirectional regulatory effect on the human body. The diseases it treats involve various systems such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular, digestive, nervous, endocrine, respiratory, and motor systems. It is especially effective in preventing and treating tumors, liver diseases, insomnia, and aging.

The application range of Ganoderma lucidum is very wide. From the perspective of Chinese medicine, since this product enters the five internal organs and kidneys to replenish the qi of the five internal organs of the whole body, it can be taken regardless of weakness of the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, and kidneys. The diseases treated by Lingzhi involve various systems such as respiratory, circulatory, digestive, nervous, endocrine and motor systems; covering diseases in internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics and otolaryngology.

Now everyone should have some understanding of the medicinal value of Ganoderma lucidum. In fact, there are many ways to eat Ganoderma lucidum. Some people like to use Ganoderma lucidum to make soup, and some like to drink it in water. However, everyone should pay attention that although Ganoderma lucidum is good, it cannot be taken in large quantities for a long time. Moreover, Ganoderma lucidum should not be consumed at the same time as spicy foods such as chili peppers, otherwise it will affect the nutritional value of Ganoderma lucidum.