1. Aliases

Sanxiu, Glossy ganoderma grass, fungus Ganoderma lucidum, wood Ganoderma lucidum, and Ganoderma lucidum.
2. Plant morphology
The cap is semi-circular, nearly circular or nearly spoon shaped, with a purple black or purple brown surface; Mushroom flesh brown, dark brown or chestnut brown; The nozzle is dirty white, light brown or dark brown, with 5-6 per millimeter. The stipe is lateral, dorsal or lateral, and is the same color or deeper than the cap.
3. Origin distribution
Rotting on the roots or withered leaves of oak and other broad-leaved trees. Produced in Hebei, Henan, Shandong and other regions.
4. Harvesting and processing
The sub entity is used for medicine. It can be harvested year-round, removing impurities, cutting off decayed wood, mud, or the lower end of the culture substrate, and drying in the shade or at 40-50 ℃.
5. Characteristics of medicinal herbs
The fruiting body is purple black, with a lacquery luster, and has an umbrella shaped shape. The mushroom cap is kidney shaped, semi-circular, or nearly circular. Mushroom flesh rust brown. The stalk is 17-23 centimeters long, reddish brown to purplish brown, shiny. Spores are small and yellow brown in color. The air is slightly fragrant, and the taste is bitter and astringent.
6. Nature, taste, and meridian tropism
Mild in nature and sweet in taste. Guixin Meridian, Lung Meridian, Liver Meridian, and Kidney Meridian.
7. Effect and function
Tonifying Qi and calming the mind, relieving cough and asthma. Qi tonifying drugs belonging to the subcategory of tonifying deficiency drugs.
8. Clinical applications
Dosage 6-12 grams. Used to treat dizziness, insomnia, palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, cough, and asthma. Modern methods are also used to treat neurasthenia, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, chronic bronchitis, and allergic asthma.
9. Pharmacological research
Improving cardiovascular function, manifested as strengthening the heart and lowering blood pressure; Has significant anti platelet aggregation and anti thrombotic effects; It has the effect of dispelling phlegm, relieving cough, and relieving asthma on the respiratory system; It affects the metabolism and endocrine function of the body, as well as has a hepatoprotective effect; It has antioxidant and anti-aging effects, significant anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects, certain protective effects against radiation damage, and immune strengthening effects; Has a sedative effect on the nervous system; It can also improve metabolism and enhance immune function; It has inhibitory effects on pneumococcus, streptococcus A, Staphylococcus aureus, and influenza bacteria.
10. Chemical composition
It mainly contains ergot, sterols, fungal lysozyme, acidic proteins, water-soluble proteins, various amino acids, ganoderol, ganoderic acid, gibberellin, peptides, alkaloids, water-soluble polysaccharides, triterpenoids, and other components.
11. Taboos for use
Be cautious with empirical evidence.
12. Compatibility prescription
① Treatment of chronic stomach disease: 1.5g Ganoderma lucidum, chopped, soaked in aged wine for consumption. (Hangzhou Journal of Medicinal Plants)
② Treatment for accidental ingestion of toxic bacteria poisoning: 120 grams of Ganoderma lucidum, boiled in water. (Chinese Medicinal Fungi)
③ Treatment of rhinitis: 500g of Ganoderma lucidum, cut into small pieces, decoct twice with low heat water for 3-4 hours each time, combine the decoctions, concentrate and filter with multiple layers of gauze. Add distilled water to 500ml of the filtrate and drop it into the nose, 2-6 drops each time, 2-4 times a day. (National Compilation of Chinese Herbal Medicine)
④ Treatment for neurasthenia, palpitations, dizziness, and restlessness at night: 1.5-3 grams of Ganoderma lucidum. Boil in water twice a day. (Chinese Medicinal Fungi)
⑤ Treatment of chronic hepatitis, pyelonephritis, and bronchial asthma: Ganoderma lucidum roasted powder, taken with boiled water. Take 0.9-1.5 grams per serving, three times a day. (Chinese Medicinal Fungi)
⑥ Treatment of coronary heart disease: Cut 6g of Ganoderma lucidum slices, boil with water for 2 hours, take once in the morning and once in the evening. (Chinese Medicinal Fungi)
⑦ Treatment of mastitis: 30-60 grams of Ganoderma lucidum. Boiled in water. (Hunan Pharmacology)
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