Which mushroom has been used in traditional Chinese medicinal practices for millennia?

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Reishi is the common name given to mushrooms of the “Ganoderma” genus, used for a long time in different medicinal traditions of East Asia. They are consumed in the form of decoctions, powders or extracts and occupy an important symbolic place in Chinese cultural history. Laboratories are studying their polysaccharides, triterpenes and other compounds to understand their potential biological effects. However, this research is not enough to demonstrate that reishi strengthens immunity, reduces stress or treats illness in all patients. Traditional uses must be presented as such, without transforming them into established clinical benefits.