Ganoderma applanatum, Artist's Conk
Artist's Bracket
Shu She Ling Zhi 樹舌靈芝 (TCM)
Phansomba (Ayurveda, used for Phellinus and Ganoderma species)
Shu She Ling Zhi 樹舌靈芝 (TCM)
Phansomba (Ayurveda, used for Phellinus and Ganoderma species)
2 local examples of Ganoderma (Adam, Victoria, 2019)
Botanical name:
Ganoderma applanatum (syn. Elfvingia applanata, Polyporous applanatus)
Several other Gandoerma spp. including Ganoderma australe (Southern Bracket Fungus) and G brownii of the U.S. are very similar in appearance and appear to be used indiscriminately and are probably synonymous in effect.
Parts used:
Dried fruiting body
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral. Sweet
Ganoderma applanatum (syn. Elfvingia applanata, Polyporous applanatus)
Several other Gandoerma spp. including Ganoderma australe (Southern Bracket Fungus) and G brownii of the U.S. are very similar in appearance and appear to be used indiscriminately and are probably synonymous in effect.
Parts used:
Dried fruiting body
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral. Sweet
Uses:
1. Clears Heat and Phlegm, Stops Cough:
-Chronic Bronchitis
2. Clears Damp, Moves the Blood, Resolves Masses:
-Anti-Tumor and Anti-Cancer
3. Benefits the Heart, Calms the Mind and Spirit:
-lower cholesterol, regulates Blood pressure
4. Nourishes Qi and Blood:
-increases immunity
Dose:
Powder: 1–3 grams
Decoction: 3–15 grams
Comment:
Ganoderma applanatum has been shown to have stronger effects in some respects when compared to its more popular cousin Ganoderma lucidum (Ling Zhi). It has a stronger cytotoxic effect against cancer cells, stronger anti-oxidant effect, and higher inhibition of lipid peroxidation. Despite the fact that Ganoderma Ling Zhi has been so widely researched,
Ganoderma applanatum looks highly promising as a contender of equal or greater medicinal worth. In addition, it has been found to be an adulterant or admixture in a number of products sold as 'Ling Zhi'.
Powder: 1–3 grams
Decoction: 3–15 grams
Comment:
Ganoderma applanatum has been shown to have stronger effects in some respects when compared to its more popular cousin Ganoderma lucidum (Ling Zhi). It has a stronger cytotoxic effect against cancer cells, stronger anti-oxidant effect, and higher inhibition of lipid peroxidation. Despite the fact that Ganoderma Ling Zhi has been so widely researched,
Ganoderma applanatum looks highly promising as a contender of equal or greater medicinal worth. In addition, it has been found to be an adulterant or admixture in a number of products sold as 'Ling Zhi'.
Main Combinations:
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2. Cancer:
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3. To benefit the Heart:
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4. Chronic Bronchitis, Ganoderma applanatum with ... available in PRO version
5. To strengthen the Qi, reduce fatigue and as a long-term tonic, Ganoderma applanatum with ... available in PRO version
Major Formulas:
Cautions:
None noted
The Ganoderma species can accumulate heavy metals in toxic environments.
Main Preparations used:
Extract of Ganoderma
None noted
The Ganoderma species can accumulate heavy metals in toxic environments.
Main Preparations used:
Extract of Ganoderma
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