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灵芝 · Ling Zhi
Reishi Mushroom
Ganoderma lucidum
— Neutral, sweet · Heart, Lung, Liver, Kidney
Traditional uses
Stress and poor sleep
Immunity
Chronic fatigue
Used in
Insomnia & Poor Sleep
Stress & Anxiety
Poor Focus & Memory
Frequent Colds / Weak Immunity
Sweating Easily & Catching Every Cold
⚠ Safety
Avoid before surgery and with blood thinners.
Sources
Wikipedia – Ganoderma lucidum (photo & botany)
Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Eastland Press)
Scheid, Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies (Eastland Press)
NCCIH – Herbs at a Glance (US National Institutes of Health)
