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