Reishi | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
It has been studied for its effects on immunity and quality of life, but it does not treat cancer. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Feathers
Latin name
Ganoderma lingzhi
Common names
Feathers
foreign names
Ganoderma lingzhi
The group
Ganodermataceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
East Asia
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Ganodermataceae family.
The scientific name Ganoderma lingzhi is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
fruiting body and spores
chemical components
Beta-glucans and triterpenes
Properties and medical uses
It has been studied for its effects on immunity and quality of life, but it does not treat cancer.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations of the fruiting body and spores may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not to be inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
It may increase bleeding and, rarely, cause liver damage with some powders.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
East Asia
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Ganoderma lingzhi species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
East Asia.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context but does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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