Dried Reishi Mushroom Whole Fruiting Body Ling Zhi Cao 500g Changbai Mountain Specialty

Dried Reishi Mushroom, known in TCM as Ling Zhi Cao (灵芝草) or Lu Jiao Ling Zhi (鹿角灵芝), from Ganoderma lucidum, is a whole fruiting body sourced from Changbai Mountain in Jilin. 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. Commonly sliced and simmered as a decoction or added to soups.

Key Selling Points

• Whole fruiting body of Ganoderma lucidum, not powdered or broken pieces
• Sourced from Changbai Mountain region in Jilin Province, Northeast China
• Known in TCM as Ling Zhi Cao (灵芝草) and Lu Jiao Ling Zhi (鹿角灵芝)
• Purple Reishi variety (紫芝) with traditional sweet and neutral nature
• 500g net weight, suitable for long-term decoction and soup preparation

Quality & Sensory

The whole fruiting body typically has a firm, woody texture with a dark reddish-brown to purplish-brown cap and lighter underside. Aroma is mild and earthy. After simmering, the decoction is typically dark amber with a faintly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a solo decoction or with other herbs
• Added to soups and stews for traditional nourishment
• Combined with red dates and goji berries in a daily tea
• Used in congee for a traditional breakfast porridge
• Sliced and steeped in hot water for a simple herbal drink

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ling Zhi Cao is traditionally used to nourish the Heart and calm the spirit, support Lung qi, and tonify the Liver and Kidney. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, added to soups with red dates and goji berries, or cooked into congee. Folk practice often pairs it with Astragalus or Codonopsis for vitality support. It is traditionally associated with seasonal tonification in autumn and winter.

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