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Reishi Powder (Ganoderma lucidum) – Ling Zhi from China, 100 g
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This is reishi, the fungus Ganoderma lucidum, supplied as a fine powder. The pouch label reads Reishi, Powdered, 100 g and "Made in China", and the supplier also gives China as the country of origin. There is one size, 100 g.
- Fungus: Ganoderma lucidum (Polyporaceae in GBIF)
- Common names: Reishi, ling zhi; lacquered bracket
- Form: Powder
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Powdered reishi from China in a 100 g pouch
This product is reishi, the fungus Ganoderma lucidum, in powdered form. The name keeps Ling Zhi, the Chinese name for reishi that the supplier also uses. The supplier is Maya World Trading BV in Haarlem, and the pouch carries its Maya Superfoods label with Reishi, Ganoderma lucidum, Powdered, 100 g and a "Made in China" stamp. Mycotrop lists it in a single 100 g size, next to whole chaga, chaga powder and liquid mushroom extracts.
- Powder
- China
- 100 g
- Fungus
- Ganoderma lucidum (Polyporaceae in GBIF)
- Common names
- Reishi, ling zhi; lacquered bracket
- Form
- Powder
- Origin
- China (label and supplier)
- Net weight
- 100 g
- Label
- Maya Superfoods
Composition and current knowledge
Reishi (Japanese) or lingzhi (Chinese) is a polypore mushroom marketed under the name Ganoderma lucidum. In China its oldest written mention is in the Shennong bencao jing (25–220 CE), and it is described in the Bencao gangmu by Li Shizhen, under the Ming dynasty (Sadowska et al. 2026).
Taxonomy has moved on: according to a 2012 study, the lingzhi cultivated in East Asia is a species distinct from the European G. lucidum in the strict sense, described as G. lingzhi. A label name therefore does not always say which species the product contains.
| Known compounds | Triterpenes (ganoderic acids), beta-glucan-type polysaccharides and sterols (Sadowska et al. 2026). |
|---|---|
| Traditional use | Mushroom of the traditional medicines of East Asia, described in early Chinese treatises (Shennong bencao jing, Bencao gangmu). |
| State of research | Clinical trials exist, but a 2016 Cochrane review retained only five, with methodological limits. No health claim is authorised in the EU for this mushroom. |
Good to know
- A fatal case of fulminant hepatitis associated with a lingzhi powder was published in 2007 (Wanmuang et al. 2007); a causal link has not been demonstrated.
Ganoderma lucidum: names and classification
The GBIF taxonomic backbone gives Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) P.Karst. as the accepted name and places it in the family Polyporaceae, order Polyporales. The species was first described as Boletus lucidus; Fomes lucidus is another name recorded as a synonym. Its English vernacular name is lacquered bracket. GBIF also lists the Chinese name 灵芝, the Japanese names 霊芝 and レイシ, the French ganoderme luisant and the German Glänzender Lackporling.
What the photos show
The first photo shows the kraft-paper stand-up pouch with its green and cream label beside a terracotta bowl of brown powder. A second photo shows reddish-brown powder in a wooden bowl next to glossy, lacquered fruiting bodies, and a third a single dried fruiting body with several reddish-brown caps on a short stalk. For reishi in liquid form, see the Foodsporen reishi extract, 30 ml; the 7 Mushrooms Mix combines reishi with six other species.
Storing your botanicals
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
Before using a plant
- Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
- Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
- The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.
Specifications
| Fungus | Ganoderma lucidum (Polyporaceae in GBIF) |
|---|---|
| Common names | Reishi, ling zhi; lacquered bracket |
| Form | Powder |
| Origin | China (label and supplier) |
| Net weight | 100 g |
| Label | Maya Superfoods |
| Supplier | Maya World Trading BV, Haarlem (Netherlands) |
| Reference | 4547 |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; do not consume |
Discreet delivery
Orders are packed on working days and leave in plain outer packaging that does not describe the contents. Once your order has shipped, we email you the tracking link when one is available. Estimated delivery times, right of withdrawal and exceptions: Delivery, tracking and returns.
Sources: Cao, Wu & Dai 2012, Fungal Divers 56:49-62; Sadowska et al. 2026, Molecules 31(10); Jin et al. 2016, Cochrane Database Syst Rev:CD007731; Wanmuang et al. 2007, J Med Assoc Thai 90(1):179-181; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
Reishi, lingzhi and Ganoderma lucidum: are they the same?
Reishi (Japanese) and lingzhi (Chinese) name the same traditionally used mushroom. Taxonomically, a 2012 study distinguishes the lingzhi cultivated in Asia, G. lingzhi, from the European G. lucidum in the strict sense.
What does reishi contain?
Analyses describe triterpenes (ganoderic acids), beta-glucan-type polysaccharides and sterols. No health claim is authorised in the EU for this mushroom.
What does the pouch contain?
100 g of reishi powder, made from Ganoderma lucidum. It is sold in this one size only.
Where does the reishi come from?
From China. The country appears on the pouch label ("Made in China") and in the supplier’s product data.
What does Ling Zhi in the name mean?
Ling zhi is the Chinese name for reishi, written 灵芝; GBIF records it for Ganoderma lucidum.
Is reishi also available in other forms?
Yes. The shop lists reishi extracts in 30 ml bottles and a powder mix of seven mushroom species that includes reishi.
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