Lingzhi Or Reishi Mushrooms (Ganoderma Lucidum) Growing On A Dead Tree Stump : (pix Sanjiv Shukla) Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Lingzhi or Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is an oriental fungus with a long history of use for promoting health and longevity in China, Japan, and other Asian countries. It is a large, dark mushroom with a glossy exterior and a woody texture. In China it is called lingzhi, whereas in Japan the name is reishi. It’s a red-colored species that grows on decaying hardwood trees.