| from 2000years of ganoderma lucidum to recent developments in nutraceuticals. | medicinal mushrooms have been used for centuries as nutraceuticals to improve health and to treat numerous chronic and infectious diseases. one such mushroom is ganoderma lucidum, commonly known as lingzhi, a species revered as a medicinal mushroom for treating assorted diseases and prolonging life. the fungus is found in diverse locations, and this may have contributed to confusion regarding the correct taxonomic classification of the genus ganoderma. g. lucidum was first used to name a specime ... | 2015 | 25794896 |