Lingzhi is a precious medicinal herb, known as "immortal grass", "longevity grass", is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. It has many effects and functions, and can be used to regulate the body, enhance immunity, and delay aging. However, there are some contraindications to the use of ganoderma lucidum, which need to be treated with caution. Below, I will introduce the effects and functions of Ganoderma lucidum and the contraindications of using Ganoderma lucidum.

I. Effects and functions of ganoderma lucidum

1. Conditioning the body: ganoderma lucidum has the function of conditioning the body, which can enhance the body's immunity and improve the ability to resist diseases. It is rich in polysaccharides, triterpenoids and other active ingredients, which can promote the generation and activity of immune cells, enhance the body's resistance, prevent and treat various diseases.

2. Delay aging: polysaccharides and triterpenoids in Ganoderma lucidum have antioxidant effects, which can scavenge free radicals, slow down the aging process of cells, and protect the functions of various organs in the body. At the same time, ganoderma lucidum can also regulate the endocrine system, promote the body's metabolism, and slow down the rate of aging.

3. Anti-tumor: polysaccharides and triterpenoids in ganoderma lucidum have anti-tumor effects, which can inhibit the growth and spread of tumor cells and promote apoptosis of tumor cells. It can also enhance the efficacy of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and reduce the side effects of treatment.

4. Protect cardiovascular and cerebrovascular: Triterpenoids in Ganoderma lucidum can reduce blood lipids, inhibit platelet aggregation and prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It can also dilate blood vessels, increase blood circulation and improve blood supply to cardiovascular and cerebral vessels.

2. Contraindications to the use of Ganoderma

1. Prohibited for pregnant women: Ganoderma lucidum has the effect of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, which may cause uterine contraction in pregnant women, leading to miscarriage. Therefore, pregnant women should be prohibited from using Ganoderma during pregnancy.

2. Prohibited for patients with bleeding disorders: Ganoderma lucidum has an anticoagulant effect, which may aggravate the condition of patients with bleeding disorders and increase the risk of bleeding. Therefore, patients with bleeding disorders should use Ganoderma lucidum with caution.

3. Ganoderma lucidum is contraindicated in people with overactive immune system: Ganoderma lucidum has the effect of enhancing immunity, which may lead to over-activation of the immune system in people with overactive immune system, resulting in autoimmune diseases. Therefore, Lingzhi should be used with caution by people with excessive immune function.

4. Drug interactions: Ganoderma lucidum contains some active ingredients that may interact with certain drugs and affect their efficacy. Therefore, while using Ganoderma lucidum, you should avoid using it together with other medicines, or use it under the guidance of your doctor.

Three operational steps for using ganoderma

1. Choose high quality ganoderma lucidum: When purchasing ganoderma lucidum, you should choose high quality products. High-quality ganoderma lucidum has a complete shape, smooth surface, uniform color, and a certain degree of elasticity.

2. Making Ganoderma Powder: After drying Ganoderma, grind it into a fine powder. You can use a grinder or a stone mortar for grinding.

3. Using Ganoderma Powder: Add the right amount of Ganoderma Powder to warm water and mix well, you can drink it directly. You can also add ganoderma lucidum powder into food, such as porridge and stew.

4. Pay attention to the dosage: When using ganoderma lucidum, you should pay attention to the dosage control. Generally speaking, it is suitable to use 5-10 grams each time and 1-2 times a day.