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Ganoderma

Medical Definition: A genus of fungi in the family Ganodermataceae, order APHYLLOPHORALES, containing a dimitic hyphal system. It causes a white rot, and is a wood decomposer. Ganoderma lucidum (REISHI) is used in traditional Chinese medicine (MEDICINE, CHINESE TRADITIONAL).
Previously Indexed: Aphyllophorales (1979-2002),Basidiomycota (1971-2002)
Ganoderma Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Reishi - A mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum, of the APHYLLOPHORALES order of basidomycetous fungi. It has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine in various forms. Contains STEROLS, coumarin, MANNITOL; POLYSACCHARIDES; and triterpenoids.

Ganoderma Medical Definitions and Terms

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