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Ganoderma applanatum 1 lb. dried fruiting bodies.


 
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(Ganoderma applanatum). 1 lb. dried fruiting bodies. To make an anti-tumor, cardiovascular strengthening or blood pressure reducing tea simmer dried slices in water for at least 20 minutes, then allow the mixture to soak for a while to make a strong tea.

Ganoderma applanatum is widely distributed (found in all 50 of the United States!) and common--typically seen at the bases of stumps or on logs. In some areas it is known as the "Artist's Fungus," since it bruises brown and retains the bruising for years if the mushroom is picked and brought inside.

The distinguishing features of Ganoderma applanatum, are its unvarnished, furrowed and lumpy, brown-crusted cap surface; its white pore surface, which bruises brown; and its brownish or cinnamon flesh. It is found growing alone or in groups on decaying logs and stumps, or from the wounds of injured, living trees; found on most species of hardwoods and on many conifers. It is perennial and produces a white to straw-colored rot of sapwood and heartwood. The flesh is brown or cinnamon brown and very woody.

Artist's Conk has been used medicinally as an antibacterial, tumor-inhibiting agent, anti-inflammatory, lung and respiratory aid, plus as a blood pressure reducing and cardiovascular strengthening agent.

Constituents: Steroidal compounds such as ergosterol, fungisterol, alunusenone, friedelin and other triterpenes; ganoderenic acid, furanoganoderic acids.


PHOTOS: Bulk Artist Conk, fresh Artist Conk on rotting log, large Artist Conk (Ganoderma applanatum).




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