Lingzhi can tonify qi and is suitable for children at all stages of life with no obvious contraindications, but it should be taken in moderation and under the guidance of a medical professional.
Ganoderma lucidum has the effect of tonifying qi and tranquilizing the mind, relieving cough and asthma. It belongs to the lung, liver, heart and kidney meridians, and is sweet and neutral in nature, so it can be used alone or together with Paeonia lactiflora, Angelica sinensis and Ziziphi jujube nut to treat insomnia, palpitations, restlessness, dreamyness and forgetfulness due to loss of mind and spirit and insufficiency of qi and blood.
Ganoderma lucidum belongs to the lung meridian, can tonify the qi of the lung and kidney, relieve cough and asthma, used alone or with Codonopsis pilosulae, Astragalus membranaceus, Schizandra chinensis, etc., for the treatment of cough and cough of lung deficiency. Its sweet flavor replenishes qi, and it is used in conjunction with Cornus officinalis, Chinese yam and ginseng to treat lack of appetite and shortness of breath in deficiency.
The adverse reactions and contraindications of Lingzhi are unclear. Patients with indications for Lingzhi, both adults and children of all ages, can take Lingzhi under medical supervision.
Lingzhi needs to be under the guidance of a professional physician to identify the evidence.