In 1781, medicinal mushrooms Ganoderma lucidum and Ganoderma lingzhi got mixed up as one and the same due to their similar look; after 245 years, scientists unmasked the false lingzhi – FinSiddhi
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In 1781, medicinal mushrooms Ganoderma lucidum and Ganoderma lingzhi got mixed up as one and the same due to their similar look; after 245 years, scientists unmasked the false lingzhi

Times of India

In a groundbreaking revelation, researchers have clarified the identity of two closely related mushroom species that have long been conflated, significantly affecting medical studies. Ganoderma lucidum, predominantly found in Europe, was mistaken for Ganoderma lingzhi, a staple in East Asian medicine. This mix-up persisted for over 200 years, influencing various health research outcomes.
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