Ganoderma tropicum（Jungh.）Bres.
Aliases：Xiangsi Lingzhi (literally "Acacia Lingzhi"), Hong Lingzhi (literally "Red Lingzhi"), Xiangsi Gu (literally "Acacia Mushroom"), Chi Zhi (literally "Red Lingzhi"), Qianshan Chi Zhi (literally "Shallow‑Mountain Red Lingzhi"), and Xiangsi Chi Zhi (literally "Acacia Red Lingzhi"). (These are all alternative names for Tropical Lingzhi, i.e., Ganoderma tropicum.)
Rè Dài Líng Zhī (Tropical Lingzhi) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the fruiting body of Ganoderma tropicum (Jungh.) Bres., a fungus belonging to the family Polyporaceae. It was first recorded in Zhonghua Bencao (Chinese Materia Medica).
Efficacy & Actions
Nourishes, strengthens, and exhibits anti‑tumor effects.
Indications
Coronary heart disease and tumors.
Modern Pharmacology
Anti‑tumor effects: Tropical Lingzhi has anti‑tumor medicinal value. Fungi of the genus Ganoderma generally contain triterpenoids with anti‑tumor and immunomodulatory activities. Cardiovascular protective effects: It can be used in the treatment of coronary heart disease. Sedative and hypnotic effects: Commonly used in folk medicine for sedation and insomnia. Other effects: Fungi of the genus Ganoderma also exhibit antibacterial, hypoglycemic, and immune‑enhancing pharmacological activities.
Ingredients
Triterpenoids: One of the main active components of the genus Ganoderma, with anti‑tumor, immunomodulatory, and hypoglycemic functions. Polysaccharides: Tropical Lingzhi contains Ganoderma polysaccharides. Phenolic compounds: Two new phenolic compounds, ganodermatropin A and ganodermatropin B, have been isolated from the fruiting bodies of Ganoderma tropicum. Other components: Tropical Lingzhi also contains sterols, alkaloids, and other active components.
Usage & Dosage
For oral administration: decoct in water, 3–9 g; or grind into powder and take with water.
Medicinal Parts
Fruiting body.
Selection & Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and insects.
