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Reishi Confusion: Ganoderma lucidum vs. Ganoderma lingzhi

Reishi Confusion: Ganoderma lucidum vs. Ganoderma lingzhi

Reishi

What they found

Much "reishi" is actually G. lingzhi; a 2018 study found 93% of "G. lucidum" grow kits contained G. lingzhi.

Much "reishi" is actually G. lingzhi; a 2018 study found 93% of "G. lucidum" grow kits contained G. lingzhi.

The number

93% of "G. lucidum" grow kits and 50% of dried mushroom products actually contain G. lingzhi

How solid is it?

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Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Ganoderma lucidum, Ganoderma lingzhi, G. sichuanense

Ganoderma lucidum, Ganoderma lingzhi, G. sichuanense

Compound

triterpenic acid

triterpenic acid

Published in

Frontiers in Microbiology

Frontiers in Microbiology

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GANODERMA CLARITY

GANODERMA CLARITY

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Ganoderma lucidum vs. Ganoderma lingzhi

Ganoderma lucidum vs. Ganoderma lingzhi

Ganoderma lucidum and Ganoderma lingzhi are distinct species often mislabeled as "reishi." G. lucidum originates from Europe, while G. lingzhi (also known as G. sichuanense) is the true species used in traditional Chinese medicine. The term "reishi" is more accurately associated with the Asian species G. lingzhi. Despite this, a 2018 study found that 93% of "G. lucidum" grow kits and 50% of dried mushroom products actually contain G. lingzhi. The two species differ in chemical composition, with G. lingzhi having higher triterpenic acid content.

Ganoderma lucidum and Ganoderma lingzhi are distinct species often mislabeled as "reishi." G. lucidum originates from Europe, while G. lingzhi (also known as G. sichuanense) is the true species used in traditional Chinese medicine. The term "reishi" is more accurately associated with the Asian species G. lingzhi. Despite this, a 2018 study found that 93% of "G. lucidum" grow kits and 50% of dried mushroom products actually contain G. lingzhi. The two species differ in chemical composition, with G. lingzhi having higher triterpenic acid content.

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