Lingzhi Reishi Mushroom Slices Ganoderma lucidum Dried Herbal Tea Slices for Decoction and Wine Infusion 500g

Lingzhi, known in TCM as Ling Zhi (灵芝), is the sliced fruiting body of Ganoderma lucidum, the red reishi mushroom. These dried slices are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued for daily wellness use. In TCM theory, reishi is considered neutral in nature with a slightly bitter flavor. Commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped as tea, or infused in wine. This is a food-grade herbal product and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Ganoderma lucidum fruiting body cut into convenient slices
• Red reishi variety known in TCM as Chi Zhi (赤芝)
• Sourced from Jilin province in northeast China
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and traditional wine infusion
• Available in 50g, 250g, and 500g pack sizes

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a reddish-brown cap surface with a lighter underside and a firm, woody texture. They carry a mild earthy, fungal aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor typically takes on a light amber-brown color with a distinctly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a daily reishi herbal tea
• Infused in grain alcohol for traditional mushroom wine
• Added to slow-cooked soups for a bitter earthy note

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, reishi slices are commonly simmered alone or with other herbs for extended periods to make a bitter decoction, or steeped in hot water as a daily tea. They are also a popular ingredient for medicinal-style wine infusion. Reishi has long been associated with supporting vitality and is traditionally included in wellness routines, particularly during seasonal changes.

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