lingzhi knowledge Q & A

Ganoderma Lucidum (Lingzhi) Q & A

Q：Can Lingzhi (Ganoderma Lucidum)be taken together with western medicine?

A：Ganoderma Lucidum, Ganoderma Lucidum Shell-broken Spore and Ganoderma Lucidum Spore Oil Softgel can be taken together with western medicine. But attention need to be taken for the following :

1. Dosage for western medicine may need to be adjusted gradually. ie. High blood pressure patient while taking Ganoderma Lucidum, need to take note of blood pressure checking, reduce the dosage of western medicine when needed, indeed stop using western medicine.

2. Choose Lingzhi product produce from the reliable manufacturer. In case if the lingzhi that you use contain chemical contamination or too much heavy metal, it might conflict with the western medicine or harm our body.

Q：Can Lingzhi be taken together with other Chinese Medicine?

A：Yes.Same as western medicine.Need to pay attention for the followings:

1. The dosage for other Chinese Medicine may need to be adjusted gradually. If the other Chinese Medicine contain ingredient that couldn't be taken for prolong period, discuss your physician to reduce the dosage, indeed stop using it.

2. Choose Lingzhi product produce from the reliable manufacturer. In case the lingzhi that you use contain chemical contamination or too much heavy metal, it might harm our body instead.

Q：Can Lingzhi be taken in large quantity for prolong period?

A：Lingzhi is categorized as medicine as well as health food. Health food should be innocuity, further more could be taken for prolong period. As early as 2000 years ago, the very first pharmacopoeia in China 'Sheng Nong Herbal Classic’ , has classified lingzhi as effective, innocuity top grade medicine. But then if you want to take lingzhi in large quantity for prolong period, it is best to consult the expert first. This is because not every one could be benefited as a result of taking lingzhi in large quantity in prolong period. For example, children and juvenile is better not to take lingzhi in large quantity for prolong period.

Q: How to determine the generation of Lingzhi products?

A: There is no special method to determine the generation of Lingzhi products. Generally, manufacturer will determine the generation via advancement of the products. For example, Nanjing Zhongke Group has categorized their existing Lingzhi products in the market into 5 generations.

1st Generation : Lingzhi slices.

2nd Generation : Ganoderma Lucidum Capsule

3rd Generation : Ganoderma Lucidum Spore (without shell-broken)

4th Generation : Ganoderma Shell-broken Spore Capsule

5th Generation : Ganoderma Lucidum Spore Oil Softgel.

Q: Is lingzhi from the natural open country side has the best effect?

A: Nowday, no one could gather enough lingzhi from the natural open country side for sales distribution. Therefore, lingzhi produced by the manufacturer are cultivated by man. Method used to cultivate lingzhi determine the quality of lingzhi, main factors are: breed of lingzhi itself, material used to plant the lingzhi, whether the source of water is contaminated, and the technique used to cultivate the lingzhi. The quality of Lingzhi cultivated by man could be better than lingzhi collected from the natural open country side.