The difference between true and false black Ganoderma lucidum:

1. Morphological characteristics: The appearance of true Ganoderma lucidum is semicircular or kidney-shaped, with a corky cap, a stalk, and a height and width of approximately 17 cm, with irregular texture; due to artificial control or acquired processing, the appearance of fake Ganoderma is uniform in size and shape, and most of the textures are relatively regular, while the stipe is shorter and thicker.

2. Thickness and specific gravity characteristics: True Ganoderma lucidum is 12 to 20 centimeters wide and about two centimeters thick; fake Ganoderma lucidum is similar in width and thickness to true Ganoderma lucidum, but thinner.

3. Color characteristics: The caps and stipes of real Ganoderma lucidum have black leather shells, and the surface has a paint-like luster; the surface of fake Ganoderma lucidum is rusty brown, dirty yellow or earthy yellow, and does not look like paint. luster.

4. Odor characteristics: True Ganoderma smells slightly fragrant and tastes bitter; fake Ganoderma smells weak and tastes bland and tasteless.

5. Tube hole color: True Ganoderma is light yellow or golden, followed by white; Fake Ganoderma is off-white and has larger tube holes.

The difference between black sesame and purple sesame:

1. Purple sesame: the main characteristics are that the fungus is brown, purple-black to almost black, the fungus flesh is uniform brown to maroon, and its basidiospores are more general Chizhi is the largest. ?

2. Black sesame: Black sesame grows in the valley of the valley, with black cover and red stems. It tastes salty and bitter. When fresh, the injured area turns blood red and has a long black handle; it may also be porous. fungus, which is also a fungus with a black cap and stipe. ?

Extended information:

The triterpenoids contained in Ganoderma lucidum have physiological activity, can directly poison tumor cells, indirectly inhibit tumor growth, and have analgesic and anti-hypoxia effects. , anti-hepatitis B virus, and enhance human immune regulation.

There are whole plants of the same family of plants called Ganoderma on the market that are passed off as Ganoderma lucidum. Pay attention to identification when using it. Although counterfeit products belong to the same family as the genuine Ganoderma lucidum, they do not have the functions of the genuine Ganoderma lucidum. Misuse of counterfeit products will not only fail to provide medical and health care benefits, but may delay treatment or even cause adverse reactions. Be sure to distinguish genuine Ganoderma lucidum when using it. It is counterfeit. Please do not buy it on the roadside or at the farmer’s market to avoid buying counterfeit products by mistake and being deceived.

Reference materials:

Baidu Encyclopedia - Ganoderma lucidum