Ling Zhi Cao (Ganoderma lucidum) — Dried Reishi Herb for Tea, Soup & Wine Infusion

Ling Zhi Cao (Ganoderma lucidum) is the dried fruiting body of the revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Líng Zhī Cǎo (灵芝草), also called Reishi or the 'Mushroom of Immortality.' For centuries, Ling Zhi has been prized as a spirit-calming, qi-nourishing, and life-extending herb, traditionally used to settle the heart and mind, support vitality, and promote peaceful rest. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a gentle yet profoundly nourishing herb for supporting the Heart and Lung channels and harmonizing the body's vital energy.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional spirit-calming and qi-nourishing herb
• Dried whole Ling Zhi Cao fruiting body
• Ganoderma lucidum
• Suitable for tea, soup, and wine infusion
• New-crop, bulk-friendly quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep reddish-brown cap, woody texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted or simmered, the herb releases a gentle, slightly bitter and subtly sweet flavor with a grounding, mushroom-like depth, yielding a warm amber infusion that blends well with jujube and goji berry.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and decoction
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Wine infusion (泡酒)
• Seasonal tonic preparation
• Daily wellness tea blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ling Zhi Cao is decocted into soups, teas, and longevity tonics to support calm nerves, restful sleep, and daily vitality. It is a classic ingredient in wine infusions, where it is steeped with jujube and goji berry for a warming, grounding tonic. As a daily tea, it is simmered alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a nourishing, slightly bitter infusion.

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