Herbs - Reishi

 

(also referred to as...)

Ling Zhi

Latin Name: Ganoderma lucidum

Family: Polyporaceae

 
Description

The reishi mushroom, or the ling zhi, as it is known in China, is a very potent and sacred mushroom. The ling zhi was revered by the ancient taoists as the King of Medicines, with incredibly powerful and spiritual properties. Ling zhi actually translates to "spiritual vegetable meat" and has been treasured more than gold. An elixir of life is said to be made from the reishi due to its power of vivifying the entire system.

Although rare, 99 percent of the Reishi's found in Japan are growing wild on old Japanese Plum trees. They grow throughout US, Europe, South America, and Asia. In North America, Reishi occurs on the East Coast and especially the south west. Reishi can also be found (good luck) growing in the coastal forests of British Columbia.

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