GANODERMA LUCIDUM: A HISTORICAL EXPLORATION OF A MEDICINAL TREASURE

For centuries, the enigmatic fungus, known as the lingzhi, has been an integral part of traditional medicine in East Asia. Its strikingly smooth, convex surface and {distinctiveveins, a testament to its age-old history. From its roots deep within the earth to its current status as a sought-after health supplement, Ganoderma lucidum has steadily cap