Abstract
Ganoderma, also referred to as Lingzhi in Chinese, is the dried fruiting body of both (Leyss. Ex Fr.) Karst (Chizhi) and G. Zhao, Xu et Zhang (Zizhi) belonging to the family of Polyporaceae. Lingzhi has been recorded in the Chinese Pharmacopeia (2010) (Pharmacopoeia Committee of P. R. China in Pharmacopoeia of People’s Republic of China (I). Chemical Industry Publishers, Beijing, pp 174, 2010) as one of the most popular Chinese herbal medicines, and is frequently used as an ingredient in dietary supplements.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Dietary Chinese Herbs |
Subtitle of host publication | Chemistry, Pharmacology and Clinical Evidence |
Editors | Yanze Liu, Zhimin Wang, Junzeng Zhang |
Publisher | Springer Vienna |
Edition | 1st |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783211994481 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783211994474, 9783709119198 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 18 May 2015 |
User-Defined Keywords
- Fruiting Body
- Advanced Lung Cancer
- Ganoderic Acid
- Ganoderma Lucidum
- Natural Health Product