China is the hometown of Ganoderma lucidum. In the ancient time Ganoderma lucidum was regarded as the elixir, it has the high value for treatment and nutrition. In the first Chinese pharmaceutical works, it was said that Ganoderma lucidum tastes bitter but has many mysterious effects, it act as a rare invigorant to build up body, improve organs functions to prevent diseases and prolong life. Ganoderma lucidum(reishi) contains Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide, Ganoderma lucidum acid, triterpene, adenosine. Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide mainly contains-(16), -(13), -(14), dextran.
