Ganoderma
Ganoderma lucidum
Category
Tonifying
Properties
Sweet, Neutral
Meridians
Heart, Lung, Liver, Kidney meridians
Dosage
Decoction, 6～12g; or in pills, powder
Functions
Tonifying Qi, calming the spirit, relieving cough and asthma
Indications
Restlessness, insomnia, cough with excessive phlegm, chronic fatigue and other conditions
Contraindications
Patients with excess syndrome or fever should use with caution
Description
Ganoderma is the dried fruiting body of Ganoderma lucidum, a fungus from the Polyporaceae family. It is known for its effects in tonifying Qi, calming the spirit, and relieving cough and asthma.