Not only medicinally valuable, Ganoderma is also considered by Asians to be a symbol of prosperity.
Lingzhi mushroom (scientific name is Ganoderma Lucidum) belongs to Lim mushroom family (Ganodermataceae). Other names of this fungus are Tien Thao, longevity mushroom, and thousands of years. (Photo: wildflowersofthewestvillage.com)
Originally Ganoderma were white fibers, which grew parasitic or necrotic in trees, in wood or on soil rich in wood humus. When conditions are favorable, they will develop into fungal individuals. (Photo: ebay.com)
Ganoderma is the most diverse and abundant in the tropical and subtropical forests. In addition, they grow and develop in North America. (Photo: herbanext.com)
This fungus in North America is larger in size and usually without stalks. (Photo: projectnoah.org)
This mushroom has small long stalks. (Photo: usra.edu)
The shape of Ganoderma is quite diverse. Some species are mushroom shaped with a wrinkled mushroom hat. (Photo: shelliefradin.com)
Some species have a body-like shape. (Photo: blogspot.com)
In medicine, Ganoderma is considered a precious medicine because of its miraculous power, which can help people cure many diseases and detoxify the body. (Photo: articlesdownload.com)
Ganoderma is also of great spiritual value to Asians. Chinese people regard Lingzhi as an extremely mysterious treasure that symbolizes longevity, health and soul. (Photo: symmetrydirectbuy.com)
Currently, China, Korea, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam are the most lucid producing countries in the world. (Photo: blogspot.com)
