Ganoderma Cultivation and Growth

           In ancient times, scientific Ganoderma cultivation method was not well known. As a very rare herb, it can only be found in mountain cliffs. Hence, it was very precious...


           In 1970, a technician of Kyoto University Foodstuff Scientific Research Institute, Mr. Yukio Naoi, used “Spore Separation Ganoderma Cultivation Method” to successfully cultivate this fungus.


           This cultivation method was introduced to China in 1975. Since the climate and soil conditions are ideal, this technique has been widely adopted. The success of mass production method means that more people around the world can benefit from this once rare ancient herb.


            Ganoderma growth can be grouped into:
            • Natural growth
            • Capsulated cultivation
            • And log wood cultivation.
            Each has its own growth pattern, pros and cons.


            1. Natural Ganoderma Growth


            This is grown in nature, commonly known as wild Ganoderma Lucidum. It depends on decomposed wooden particle of tree to form its fruit body. However, this scarce fungus is usually found in mountain areas that are high and steep.


            Even if someone finds it by chance, its effects are always lost because of aging. It becomes hard like leather. Wild Ganoderma Lucidum may also be toxic. By then, the Ganoderma spore powder in the fruit body has already been released. Hence its potency is very low.


            Since these fungi are haphazardly collected, quality control is impossible.


            2. Capsulated Ganoderma Cultivation (Vacuum packing)


            This popular Ganoderma cultivation method uses crams of wood and chemical materials. Such Ganoderma Lucidum has a short growth period and can be harvested in three months. A high productivity and low cost of this cultivation makes it highly cost effective. However, as the fungus is grown on wooden crams and chemicals, it causes much consideration by the consumer.


            Ancient culture with capsulated ganoderma cultivation. Quality may not be good enough, but now has the intellectual development of a culture without  of chemistry, but organic. This cultivation makes it high qulity, true quality. Filled with the valuable substances.


            The content of Organic Germanium, Triterpenes and Polysaccharides are higher. Furthermore, Ganoderma spore powder, the most precious part of Ganoderma Lucidum, can be extracted. Hence its curing effect is much higher.
            
           3. Log wood Ganoderma Cultivation


            Log wood Ganoderma Lucidum is cultivated on natural log wood, taking about one year to harvest. The process is long, time consuming and requires much effort. However, as it takes time to fully absorb sunlight and water, it has a solid and firm body. It also contains invaluable Ganoderma spore.


            Hence the active components and medicinal values of log wood Ganoderma
Lucidum cannot be matched by other Ganoderma cultivation methods.


            Currently, there are many herb supplements that include Ganoderma Lucidum as ingredient. Some are good but some are not that effective. It depends on several important factors. To get the best health benefits from this ancient herb, you need to know how to distinguish between the good and the bad...