Lingzhi （Ganoderma lucidum） is historically a treasured herbalmaterial in China.It is becoming well-known all over the world inrecent years.The Chinese traditional medicine's classic，ShetmongMateria Medica regards Lingzhi as being of a “supremely exquisite”quality with tonic and longevity effects.Over the years，fables andlegends adored Lingzhi with a patina of mystery as a “heavenly herb”that connotes auspiciousness，blissfulness and happiness.ingzhi （Ganoderma lucidum） is historically a treasured herbalmaterial in China.

Chapter 1 Mystery and Culture of Lingzhi

 Lingzhi in myths

 Lingzhi in ancient poems

 “Catholicon” according to Taoism

 Auspicious symbol for Chinese

 Guo Mo-Ruo's poem on Lingzhi

Chapter 2 Lingzhi as Described in Shennong Materia Medica

Chapter 4 Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Bronchitis with Lingzhi

Chapter 5 Prevention and Treatment of Hyperlipidemia with Lingzhi

Chapter 6 Anti-Hypertensive Effects of Lingzhi

Chapter 7 Preventive and Therapeutic Effect of Lingzhi on Diabetes Mellitus

Chapter 8 Prevention and Treatment with Lingzhi for Neurasthenis

Chapter 9 Prevention and Treatment of Hepatitis with Lingzhi

Chapter 10 Adjuvant Therapy for Cancers with Lingzhi

Chapter 11 Care for Health of the Sub-Healthy Middle-Aged and Elderly

Chapter 12 Lingzhi Minimizes Poisoning Effect of Poisonous Mushrooms

Chapter 13 Lingzhi for Treatment of Other Diseases

Chapter 14 Recommendations in Choosing and Using Lingzhi Products

Chapter 15 Processing Technology for Lingzhi Products

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