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Resinous Ganoderma is a member of the Ganoderma family, the genus Ganoderma. It has other names: ashtray, ganoderma gum, lingzhi. This fungus is a tinder annual specimen, it is a hat, in rare cases with a rudimentary leg.
What does ganoderma resinous look like?
The hat of this specimen is flat, woody or cork in structure. Reaches about 45 cm in diameter. The color of the fruiting body varies depending on age. So, in young mushrooms, the cap is red with grayish or ocher edges, then gradually acquires a brick or brown hue. Older specimens can be distinguished by their black color. At a young age, the surface is shiny, after it becomes matte. The pulp is soft, similar in structure to a cork, grayish in color at a young age, red or brown in maturity. Under the cap is a hymenophore, the pores of which are rounded, gray or cream. The tubules are elongated, the size of which reaches about 3 cm, arranged in one layer. The spores are colored brown, slightly truncated at the apex and covered with a two-layered sheath.
Where does Ganoderma resinous grow?
The favorite habitats of this species are coniferous forests, especially where larch and sequoia grow. Also quite common on oak, alder, beech, willow. As a rule, it grows in the lower part of the trunk of dead wood. If this specimen begins its development on a living tree, then soon it dies, since resinous Ganoderma is a saprophyte. Also found on the ground, dead wood, dead wood and stumps.
It is a rare guest on the territory of Our Country, much more often the fungus is found in the Caucasus, Altai, the Far East and the Carpathians. Fruiting is carried out almost all summer and autumn until frost.
Is it possible to eat resinous ganoderma
Experts noted that lingzhi fruiting bodies contain a storehouse of useful vitamins and microelements, namely: phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamins C and D. Despite the rich chemical composition, resinous Ganoderma belongs to the category of inedible mushrooms. However, this mushroom is applicable in medicine. Today in pharmacies you can find a variety of drugs from this instance: capsules, creams, toothpastes, shampoos and much more. From the mycelium and the fruiting body of the resinous gondorema, coffee and tea are produced, which contribute to weight loss.
Medicinal properties
There are four main medicinal properties that this species possesses:
- Fights cancerous tumors.
- Eliminates allergies.
- Prevents diseases of the upper respiratory tract.
- Helps with cardiovascular diseases.
Conclusion
Ganoderma resinous has a fairly wide range of applications. Thanks to numerous studies, scientists have found that this specimen helps fight various ailments. That is why preparations based on this medicinal mushroom are quite common not only abroad, but also in the domestic market. You should know that resinous Ganoderma has a number of contraindications. Preparations based on this ingredient are not recommended for oral use in children, pregnant women and people with individual intolerance to the component.