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The dried fruiting body of Ganoderma lucidum or G. sinense (Ganodermataceae). Enters the Heart, Lung, Liver, and Kidney channels. Sweet, neutral, and non-toxic, it supplements qi, calms the spirit, stops cough, and calms wheezing. Classified as a superior herb in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, described as enabling 'lightness of body and non-aging with prolonged use.' Modern research is extensive; polysaccharides and triterpenoids are the primary active constituents.
补气安神、止咳平喘
煎服6–15g。研末冲服每次1.5–3g。亦可浸酒或制成提取物。
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
一般无明显禁忌。实证邪盛者不宜单用补益。
安全性好，长期服用未见严重不良反应。少数人初服可有口干、皮疹等暝眩反应。
赤芝味苦，平。主胸中结，益心气，补中，增智慧，不忘。久服轻身不老延年。
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title = {Líng Zhī 灵芝 (Reishi Mushroom) — Ganoderma},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
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灵芝含三萜类（灵芝酸）和β-葡聚糖多糖（灵芝多糖），具有免疫调节、抗肿瘤、保肝、镇静、降血糖、降血脂等广泛药理活性。
Reishi contains triterpenoids (ganoderic acid) and beta-glucan polysaccharides with extensive pharmacological activities including immunomodulation, antitumor, hepatoprotective, sedative, hypoglycemic, and hypolipidemic effects.
《中国药典》以灵芝多糖和三萜含量为质控指标。
Chinese Pharmacopoeia uses polysaccharide and triterpenoid content as quality control markers.
WHO专论认可灵芝用于改善免疫功能和缓解疲劳。
WHO monograph acknowledges Ganoderma for improving immune function and alleviating fatigue.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.