Ganoderma lucidum cures myriad ailments with proven efficacy and miraculous effects, hence its name "spirit mushroom" or "immortality herb," colloquially known as "lingzhi grass." With over 200 varieties, not all ganoderma species are medicinal—some are toxic and inedible. Medical research confirms the medicinal value of red and purple ganoderma, which are listed in pharmacopoeias. But do you know how to consume ganoderma?Below, we provide a comprehensive guide to consuming lingzhi.
1. Lingzhi Braised with Pork
【Ingredients】8g lingzhi, 15g astragalus, 16g angelica, 120g lean pork.
【Preparation】Boil all ingredients in water, skim off impurities, and consume. Take once daily for 10–15 consecutive days.
【Benefits】Suitable for liver cirrhosis.
Nine Ways to Consume Lingzhi
2. Boiled Lingzhi with Pork Heart
【Ingredients】25g Lingzhi, 400g pork heart, a pinch of salt.
【Preparation】Boil ingredients together in water and consume.
【Benefits】Suitable for insomnia, palpitations, restlessness, and nervousness.
3. Beef Tendon Stewed with Lingzhi
【Ingredients】25g Lingzhi, 15g Astragalus, 1500g beef tendon.
【Preparation】Wash and chop the lingzhi and astragalus, then wrap in cheesecloth. Cut the beef tendon into chunks. Place all ingredients in a pot with sufficient water. Simmer until tender.
【Benefits】Tonifies qi and calms the spirit.
4. Lean Pork Stewed with Lingzhi
【Ingredients】6.5g Ganoderma lucidum, 120g lean pork.
【Preparation】Wash and chop Ganoderma lucidum; slice lean pork. Combine both ingredients in a bowl, add sufficient water, and steam-simmer for 40 minutes. Take one dose daily; one course of treatment lasts 10 days.
【Benefits】Suitable for chronic nephritis and hepatitis.
5. Bird's Nest Stewed with Lingzhi
【Ingredients】2.5g Lingzhi, 2g bird's nest, 0.5g red ginseng, 3g large ginseng, 25g rock sugar.
【Preparation】Stew all ingredients in water and consume.
【Benefits】Suitable for nocturnal emissions, cough, night sweats, and fatigue. Nine Ways to Consume Lingzhi 6. Lingzhi and Freshwater Clam Soup 【Ingredients】30g Lingzhi, 255g freshwater clam meat, 60g rock sugar. 【Preparation】Simmer ingredients in water until tender. Consume.【Benefits】Suitable for coronary heart disease; hypertension, chronic bronchitis in the elderly, bronchial asthma, leukopenia, arrhythmia.
7. Jujube and Turtle Stew with Lingzhi
【Ingredients】25g Lingzhi, 1 turtle, 120g jujubes, 120g lean pork, 5.5g honey, MSG to taste.
【Preparation】Slaughter the turtle, remove internal organs, cut into pieces, wash thoroughly, and lightly stir-fry in a pan. Place the turtle pieces, lingzhi, red dates, and lean pork into an earthenware pot to simmer into a soup until the turtle meat is tender. Add honey and MSG to taste before serving.
[【Benefits】Enhances immunity, nourishes blood, boosts qi, and replenishes yin.
8. Astragalus Decoction with Lingzhi
【Ingredients】25.5g lingzhi, 25g astragalus, 18g polygonatum, appropriate amount of chicken blood vine
【Preparation】Add ingredients to sufficient water, simmer thoroughly over low heat, then consume.
【Benefits】Suitable for leukopenia.
9. Silver Ear Fungus Stewed with Lingzhi
【Ingredients】8g Lingzhi, 6.5g silver ear fungus, 25g rock sugar.
【Preparation】Wash Lingzhi and silver ear fungus. Simmer over low heat for 2–3 hours until silver ear becomes thick and syrupy. Remove Lingzhi residue and consume in 3 portions.
【Benefits】Suitable for cough, insomnia with frequent dreams, and restlessness. This concludes our comprehensive guide to consuming Ganoderma lucidum. We hope this information proves helpful. Wishing you good health and smooth sailing this winter. Is bitter Ganoderma lucidum better or is non-bitter better?