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Ganoderma resinous is a member of the Ganoderma family, genus Ganoderma. It has other names: ashtray, Ganoderma oleoresin, lingzhi. This mushroom is a tinder annual specimen; it is a cap, in rare cases with a rudimentary stalk.
What does Ganoderma resinous look like?
The hat of this specimen is flat-shaped, woody or cork in structure. Reaches a diameter of about 45 cm. The color of the fruiting body varies depending on age. Thus, young mushrooms have a red cap with grayish or ocher edges, then gradually acquires a brick or brown tint. Old copies can be distinguished by their black color. When young, the surface is shiny, but later becomes matte.The pulp is soft, similar in structure to cork, grayish in color when young, red or brown when ripe. Under the cap there is a hymenophore, the pores of which are round in shape, gray or cream in color. The tubes are elongated, the size of which reaches about 3 cm, and are arranged in one layer. The spores are brown in color, slightly truncated at the apex and covered with a two-layer membrane.
Where does Ganoderma resinous grow?
The favorite habitats of this species are coniferous forests, especially where larch and sequoia grow. Also quite common on oak, alder, beech, and willow. Typically grows in the lower part of the trunk of dead wood. If this specimen begins its development on a living tree, then it will soon die, since Ganoderma resinous is a saprophyte. Also found on the ground, dead wood, dead wood and stumps.
It is a rare guest in Russia; the mushroom is much more common in the Caucasus, Altai, Far East and Carpathians. Fruiting occurs almost all summer and autumn until the onset of frost.
Is it possible to eat Ganoderma resinous?
Experts have noted that the fruiting bodies of lingzhi contain a storehouse of useful vitamins and microelements, namely: phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamins C and D. Despite the rich chemical composition, Ganoderma resinous belongs to the category of inedible mushrooms. However, this mushroom is used in medicine. Today in pharmacies you can find a variety of drugs from this specimen: capsules, creams, toothpastes, shampoos and much more. From the mycelium and fruiting body of Gandorema resinosa, coffee and tea are produced that promote weight loss.
Medicinal properties
There are four main medicinal properties that this species has:
- Fights cancer tumors.
- Eliminates allergies.
- Prevents upper respiratory tract diseases.
- Helps with cardiovascular diseases.
Conclusion
Ganoderma resinous has a fairly wide range of applications. Thanks to numerous studies, scientists have discovered that this specimen helps fight various ailments. That is why preparations based on this medicinal mushroom are quite common not only abroad, but also on the domestic market. You should know that Ganoderma resinosa has a number of contraindications. Preparations based on this ingredient are not recommended for use internally by children, pregnant women and people with individual intolerance to the component.
