Dried Shu She Ling Zhi Tree Tongue Ganoderma Slices 500g Traditional Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Dried Tree Tongue Reishi, known in TCM as Shu She (树舌) and also called Ping Gai Ling Zhi (平盖灵芝), from Ganoderma applanatum. This woody bracket fungus is sold as a dried whole fruiting body for culinary and traditional herbal preparation. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with supporting general wellness. Not a substitute for medicine; not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Tree Tongue Reishi fruiting body from deep mountain sources
• Botanical source Ganoderma applanatum, a classic woody polypore
• Known in TCM as Shu She or Ping Gai Ling Zhi with long traditional use
• Dried and minimally processed for decoction or culinary preparation
• 500g pack suitable for slow simmering and herbal stock making

Quality & Sensory

Typically hard and dense with a woody texture and layered surface. Color ranges from grayish brown to dark brown. It has little aroma when dry and yields a deep earthy, mildly bitter taste after long simmering.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Long-simmered herbal decoction
• Slow-cooked soup and broth base
• Culinary preparation with other tonic ingredients
• Seasonal home herbal cooking

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Shu She has long been valued as a woody polypore for slow decoction, often simmered alone or combined with other herbs to make a deep earthy tea or broth. It is traditionally associated with supporting vitality and general wellness, and is commonly prepared by prolonged boiling to extract its flavor. Sold as a food-grade agricultural product for culinary use.

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