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Ganoderma

Ganoderma is listed in the traditional category “Substances that Calm the Spirit: Herbs that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit.” Source-described actions include Tonifies Heart Qi , nourishes Heart Blood and calms the Spirit; Tonifies the Lung Qi, transforms Phlegm and stops cough and wheezing; Tonifies Qi and nourishes Blood. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Substances that Calm the Spirit: Herbs that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit
Nature
Neutral / (Slightly Warm)
Flavor
Sweet, (Slightly Bitter)
Channels
Heart, Liver, Lung, (Kidney), (Spleen), (Pericardium)

Source reference: American Dragon · Ling Zhi

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