Ganoderma applanatum, Artist’s Conk Artist’s BracketShu She Ling Zhi  樹舌靈芝 (TCM)Phansomba (Ayurveda, used for Phellinus and Ganoderma species) 2 local examples of Ganoderma (Adam, Victoria, 2019) Botanical name: Ganoderma applanatum (syn. Elfvingia applanata, Polyporous applanatus)Several other Gandoerma spp. including Ganoderma australe (Southern Bracket Fungus) and G brownii of the U.S. are very similar in appearance and appear to be used indiscriminately and are probably synonymous in effect. Parts used: Dried fruiting body Temperature & Taste: Neutral. Sweet Constituents: – Uses: Clears Heat and Phlegm, Stops Cough: Pharyngitis, LaryngitisChronic Bronchitis, Asthma, Breathlessness Clears Damp, Moves the Blood, Resolves Masses: Anti-Tumor and Anti-Cancervarious Cancers inc. Nasopharyngeal, Esophageal Cancerclears Atherosclerosis and Thrombus Benefits the Heart, Calms the Mind and Spirit: lower cholesterol, regulates Blood pressureCoronary Heart DiseaseNeurasthenia; regulates nervous system Nourishes Qi and Blood: fatigue, poor appetiteincreases immunity Dose: Powder: 1–3 gramsDecoction: 3–15 grams10 grams in decoction daily for 1–3 months generally represents a course of treatment, often used as a single herb but may be added to other herbs. Comment: Ganoderma applanatum has been shown to have stronger effects in some respects when compared to its more popular cousin Ganoderma lucidum (Ling Zhi). It has a stronger cytotoxic effect against cancer cells,…

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