Small Gold-Banded Reishi Mushroom Dried Lingzhi Slices for Soup and Tea 500g

Small Gold-Banded Reishi Mushroom, known in TCM as Ling Zhi (灵芝), from Ganoderma lucidum, is a dried fruiting body with a distinctive golden-edged cap. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and neutral, entering the Heart, Lung, Liver, and Kidney channels. Traditionally used to support vitality and calm the spirit, it is commonly simmered in soups or brewed as a daily tea. This food product is not a medicine and is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Ganoderma lucidum, the classic red reishi used in TCM
• Small gold-banded caps with a naturally firm, woody texture
• Dried whole fruiting bodies suitable for long simmering
• Traditionally used in soups, decoctions, and daily teas
• 500g net weight, farm-sourced from Shandong, China

Quality & Sensory

The caps are typically reddish-brown with a distinct golden-yellow band at the margin, firm and woody in texture. Aroma is earthy and mushroom-like. After simmering, the decoction is typically dark amber with a mild, slightly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal soups with pork or chicken
• Brewed as a daily reishi tea
• Added to congee during cooking
• Used in long decoctions with other TCM herbs

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ling Zhi is traditionally used to nourish the Heart and calm the spirit, and is often included in longevity and vitality formulas. It is commonly simmered for one to two hours in soups or decoctions, sometimes paired with red dates, goji berries, or American ginseng. Folk practice also uses it in daily teas for general wellness support.

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