Lingzhi Reishi Mushroom 500g Whole Dried Ganoderma Slices for Tea and Soup

Whole dried Reishi mushroom, known in TCM as Ling Zhi (灵芝), from Ganoderma lucidum, the red variety Chi Zhi (赤芝). These intact fruiting bodies feature a glossy reddish-brown cap and firm woody texture. In TCM theory, Ling Zhi is neutral in nature with a bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with supporting calm and vitality. Commonly sliced for decoction, tea, or soup, this is a raw culinary herb for traditional preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Reishi mushroom fruiting bodies in the red Chi Zhi variety
• Botanical source Ganoderma lucidum known in TCM as Ling Zhi 灵芝
• 500g net weight of intact whole pieces that can be sliced as needed
• Traditionally valued in TCM for daily decoctions and herbal teas
• Sold as a raw edible agricultural product suitable for home preparation

Quality & Sensory

Whole Reishi pieces typically show a glossy reddish-brown cap with a lighter underside and a hard, dense, woody texture. The aroma is typically earthy and faintly mushroom-like. When simmered, the resulting liquid is typically amber-brown with a distinctly bitter, woody taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a traditional Reishi decoction or herbal tea
• Sliced and added to slow-cooked soups with other herbs
• Used in congee or long-simmered broths for a bitter earthy note
• Stored refrigerated and sliced fresh for each preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ling Zhi is traditionally prepared by slicing the dried fruiting body and simmering it for an extended period to make a bitter decoction, often combined with other herbs such as goji berry or jujube date to balance the flavor. It has also been traditionally added to soups and slow-cooked broths, particularly in autumn and winter, and is traditionally associated with supporting calm, vitality, and overall wellness.

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