The basic effects of Ganoderma lucidum are to tonify the qi and calm the spirit, and to relieve cough and asthma (stop coughing and calm wheezing). It can be taken by children but should be used under medical supervision. Ganoderma lucidum was first published in the Divine Husbandman’s Classic of the Materia Medica. It is flat in nature, sweet in taste, and belongs to the heart, liver, lung and kidney meridians. It has the effect of benefiting qi and nourishing blood, tranquilizing the heart and calming the mind, and can be used for insomnia and forgetfulness, palpitations and dreaming (palpitations caused by fright and frequent dreaming), restlessness of the heart and mind and fatigue of the body and mind caused by deficiency of qi and blood and loss of nourishment of the heart and mind. This product is also beneficial to the lungs and kidneys, treatment of fatigue, asthma and cough effects, can be used for lung deficiency asthma and cough, shortness of breath, lack of appetite. The adverse reactions and contraindications of Ganoderma lucidum are not clear. Children belong to the special medication population, before using the drug should first consult with a specialist, and under the guidance of the doctor, do not blindly self-medication.