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Ganoderma lucidum |
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Ganoderma lucidum [¦gen·ə‚dər·mə ′lüs·ə·dəm] (mycology) A mushroom found throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia that appears to have antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, antitumor, and immunostimulating activity. Also known as ling-zhi; reishi mushroom. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Because of their beneficial effects on overall health and the immune system, several mushrooms have long been prized by Chinese and Japanese healers, including the polypores Ganoderma lucidum and Grifola umbellata and the shitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes). |
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