GANODERMA LUCIDUM: A HISTORICAL EXPLORATION OF A MEDICINAL TREASURE

For centuries, the revered fungus, called the lingzhi, has been a prized element of traditional medicine in East Asia. Its impressively smooth, convex surface and {distinctiveveins, a testament to its age-old history. From its roots deep within the earth to its current recognition as a sought-after health supplement, Ganoderma lucidum has steadily