Which reishi is considered “true” reishi—ganoderma lucidum? I have heard that tsugae and lucidum both have verified medicinal qualities. I would assume closely related mushrooms would have similar benefits, but I could be wrong.What species do you think you have. The true reisihi does not grow in your area. There is only a very small area in CA where what matches one of the avian species called reishi has been found. Even the Japanese and Chinese fungi called reishi are 2 different species. Why would you assume that the "supposedly" beneficial chemicals are the same in different species. While some Amanitas are edible other speices of Amanita are or can be deadly.
This is my first batch, and I should confess I made WAY too much. I Definitely got carried away with the abundance of ganoderma tsugae this season.rjmichna - nice!
Have you been doing the extracts long?
Hi RJMICHNA - A tincture made from your Ganoderma will do you no harm, and may well do some good. After all, if your mushrooms share some fraction of the beneficial compounds found in the "Mushroom of Immortality" - the Ganoderma lucidum - you'll get a fraction of immortality. And the placebo effect is not to be sniffed at. Beautiful mushrooms you have there!I believe this is Ganoderma tsugae. Also commonly referred to as Rieshi (but not necessarily “true”) or Hemlock Varnish Shelf.
I’m happy to learn more Tim G, but find your tone confrontational. I made no claims around “beneficial” chemicals, and welcome more information.
Yes, I said tincture. And yes, they are soaking in ethanol now. I promise not to sell any to school children until you fully enlighten me.![]()
So what do you guys make of this then?.... (just curious!) View attachment 36283
She's gorgeous! It's hard to tell from the exterior whether this is Ganoderma tsugae or Ganoderma lucidum, but I believe that if you slice a bit you can tell from the inside - lucidum will be dark brown, while tsugae is light, almost white. You've got ten years worth of tea there either way! Seems almost a shame to slice & dry that beauty. But if you wait too long, it will be difficult. Nice dilemma!So what do you guys make of this then?.... (just curious!) View attachment 36283
Well, I have to admit I felt the same way so I left it whole, let it dry and use it as a display at a Wild Mushroom booth that I have at an Earth Day Festival we have here in CA. It draws a lot of newbies to the booth and sparks their interest in Shroomin'!She's gorgeous! It's hard to tell from the exterior whether this is Ganoderma tsugae or Ganoderma lucidum, but I believe that if you slice a bit you can tell from the inside - lucidum will be dark brown, while tsugae is light, almost white. You've got ten years worth of tea there either way! Seems almost a shame to slice & dry that beauty. But if you wait too long, it will be difficult. Nice dilemma!