This is not ganoderma lucidum. It should be: Zizhi, also known as Mu Zhi; Such as ganoderma lucidum. This ganoderma lucidum is not in the pharmacopoeia, and its medicinal value is hard to say.

Ganoderma lucidum, its color is generally dark brown and shiny; In fact, this ganoderma lucidum is the residue after extracting spore powder from pharmaceutical factory. It was bought by some drug dealers at a low price and coated with an anti-corrosion layer to protect the processed Ganoderma lucidum from deterioration for a long time. No nutrition, no use value.

Ganoderma lucidum is actually a mushroom-like fungus. It has a life cycle, usually once a year, rarely all the year round. 5 ~ 6 copies grow and mature every year. If it is not collected in time, it will decompose and disappear.

Wild ganoderma lucidum, which has been weathered by the sun and rain, absorbs the essence of the sun and the moon and the aura of heaven and earth. Its surface has natural luster and uneven color. Wild ganoderma lucidum is mostly brown-black, with a certain luster, but no obvious luster. At present, the market mainly exists, and different varieties of Ganoderma lucidum are confused and inferior; For example, the cheaper "Zizhi" is sold as the more expensive "Heizhi".