Does Reishi have aphrodisiac properties?

Ganoderma lucidum does not have aphrodisiac properties. Generally, the need for aphrodisiacs is caused by kidney yang deficiency, which is characterized by lumbar and knee weakness (a feeling of soreness and weakness in the lumbar and knee regions), fatigue, and fear of cold. The medicines for aphrodisiacs include Cistanchis, deer antler, etc. If the symptoms are serious enough to require treatment, it is recommended to take them under the guidance of a doctor. Ganoderma lucidum is sweet in taste and flat in nature, with the effects of tonifying qi and tranquilizing the mind, relieving cough and calming asthma (stopping coughing and calming wheezing). It can be used to treat palpitation (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic), forgetfulness, insomnia and dreaminess caused by insufficient qi and blood, cold limbs, cough with excessive phlegm and shortness of breath; it is contraindicated in cases of solid symptoms and the first signs of exopathogens, and should be used with caution in cases of bleeding tendency. Cistanchis is sweet, salty and warm in nature. It has the effect of tonifying kidney yang, benefiting essence and blood, moistening intestines and laxative. It can treat impotence and infertility, infertility with uterine cold, deficiency of liver and kidney (weakness of liver and kidney), and impotence of sinews and bones; it can also treat constipation caused by deficiency of kidney yang (lack of yang energy in kidney) and deficiency of fluid. It is not suitable for people with deficiency of yin and fire, loose stools and constipation due to dampness and heat in the stomach and intestines. Deer antler is sweet, salty and warm in nature, it has the function of strengthening kidney yang, benefiting essence and blood, strengthening tendons and bones, and regulating Chong Ren. It can treat the deficiency of kidney yang and deficiency of menstrual blood caused by coldness and cold limbs (fear of coldness, cold limbs), frequent urination, impotence and premature ejaculation of men, and infertility due to coldness of the uterus of women. The use of this product should start from a small dose. It is not suitable for patients with yin deficiency and hyperactivity of yang, exogenous fever, or internal heat. If you have any need for medication, please consult your doctor and do not take the medicine by yourself.