GANODERMA LUCIDUM: A HISTORICAL EXPLORATION OF A MEDICINAL TREASURE

For centuries, the revered fungus, known as reishi, has been a prized element of traditional medicine in ancient civilizations. Its strikingly reddish-brown cap and {distinctiveridges, a testament to its profound history. From its humble beginnings to its current status as a sought-after health supplement, Ganoderma lucidum has steadily captured th