Also known as ganoderma, reishi mushrooms have been a staple in Chinese herbal medicine for at least 4,000 years. Their name in Chinese literally translates to “spiritual potency” and they are frequently referred to as the “herb of immortality.” Reishi are known to be antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, and anti-tumor. Reishi…

Reishi mushroom is a fungus that some people describe as “tough” and “woody” with a bitter taste. The fruiting body (above-ground part) and mycelium (filaments connecting a group of mushrooms) are used as medicine. Reishi mushroom is used for boosting the immune system; viral infections such as the flu (influenza),…

Ganoderma is a genus of polypore mushrooms that grow on wood, and include about 80 species, many from tropical regions.[1] Because of their extensive use in traditional Asian medicines, and their potential in bioremediation, they are a very important genus economically. Ganoderma can be differentiated from other polypores because they…