Reishi Mushroom (Red, Slice) - Ganoderma lucidum - Ling Zhi (Hong, Pian) - Organic

From China

The mushroom of immortality. Reishi is called ling zhi in Chinese, a name that translates roughly as "spirit plant." It appears in the Shennong Ben Cao Jing, the oldest surviving Chinese materia medica, written around two thousand years ago - where it was placed in the highest class of herbs, the ones reserved for long life rather than for treating illness.

For most of that history it was rare enough to be an imperial luxury. Taoist monks took it as a longevity tonic, and it turns up constantly in Chinese painting and carving as a symbol of a long life. It has only been reliably cultivated since the 1970s, which is why you can hold some now for the price of a bag of coffee.

How it is used: too woody and bitter to eat. The slices are simmered slowly in water for an hour or more to make a dark, bitter decoction, often with something sweet like jujube or licorice root to soften it.

Reishi Mushroom (Red Sliced) – Ganoderma lucidum – Ling Zhi Pian  – ND Grade

Botanical Name: Ganoderma lucidum

Common Names: Reishi Mushroom / Red Reishi / Ling Zhi Pian (Chi) / 靈芝片（赤）

Grade: ND Grade (tested free of pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals)

Origin: Grown and harvested in China

Product Overview

Reishi Mushroom, known as Ling Zhi, is a time-honored botanical deeply rooted in traditional East Asian herbal culture.

This red sliced form is a classic preparation commonly used in slow-simmered teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal blends. The thin slices provide a woody, earthy aroma and make it easier to simmer in traditional preparations.

Our ND Grade Reishi is naturally cultivated, sliced, and low-temperature dried to maintain its structure, color, and traditional characteristics — offering a clean, food-grade botanical suitable for simmered herbal use.

How to Use

Tea & Decoction

• Simmer 6–12 g in 500–700 ml of water for 25–40 minutes.

• Often paired with botanicals such as Red Dates or Goji Berry in traditional herbal tea recipes.

Soups & Broths

• Add a few slices to soups, congee, or slow-cooked broths for a deep, earthy herbal note.

Culinary & Traditional Blends

• Commonly included in classic family-style simmered herbal recipes and seasonal brews.

Intended Use & Preparation

• Not for direct consumption in dry form.

• To be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.

• Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes, or steep longer when used as tea.

Features

• ND Grade — tested free of pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals

• Naturally sliced and low-temperature dried

• Clean, food-grade botanical

• Packed in resealable pouches for freshness

• Traceable to the growing region

• Suitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking

Traditional Context (TCM Framework)

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ling Zhi is described as bitter and neutral in character and has appeared for centuries in classic decoctions, seasonal brews, and traditional herbal tea rituals, where it holds a respected place in cultural herbal practice.

Important Notes

• Sold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Best used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.

• These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.