Artistas Conk

Ganoderma Applanatum

Common Names: Conco de artista, Hongo del Artista

Medicinal

About

Flavors

Amargo

Ganoderma applanatum se describe a menudo como de sabor amargo, lo cual es una de las razones por las que no se utiliza típicamente en platos culinarios.

Textures

Difícil

El cuerpo fructífero del hongo Artist's Conk es duro y resistente.

Áspero

El cuerpo fructífero del hongo Artist's Conk es rugoso y texturizado.

Zonate

El cuerpo fructífero del hongo Artist's Conk es zonado, lo que significa que tiene zonas concéntricas de color.

Fragrances

Terroso

Ganoderma applanatum tiene un aroma terroso natural.

Woody

Dado su crecimiento en raíces de árboles viejos, a veces puede tener un aroma ligeramente amaderado.

Physical Characteristics

Caps:

Hasta 60 cm de ancho, en forma de abanico con zonas concéntricas. De marrón rojizo a negro.

Gills:

Poros blancos, 5-7 por mm.

Helps With

Inmunidad

Estimula la respuesta inmunitaria a través de efectos sobre los monocitos, las células T y la producción de citocinas.

Inflamación

Reduce la inflamación mediante la inhibición de las prostaglandinas y la liberación de histamina.

Antioxidante

Elimina los radicales libres y aumenta los niveles de enzimas antioxidantes.

Medicinal Chemistry

Similar Species

Ganoderma lucidum

Species: Ganoderma lucidum

Edibility: medicinal

Key Differences: G. lucidum tiene un sombrero de color rojo brillante, G. applanatum es de color marrón a negro.

Nutrition Facts (Raw)

Serving Size g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0 g0%
Saturated Fat 0 g0%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 0 mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 0 g0%
Dietary Fiber 0 g0%
Total Sugars 0 g
Protein 0 g0%
Vit A 0 µg 0%B1 0 mg 0%
B2 0 mg 0%B3 0 mg 0%
B6 0 mg 0%B9 0 µg 0%
B12 0 mg 0%Vit C 0 mg 0%
Vit D 0 µg 0%Vit E 0 mg 0%
Vit K 0 µg 0%Calcium 0 mg 0%
Copper 0 mg 0%Iron 0 mg 0%
Mg 0 mg 0%Mn 0 mg 0%
Phosph. 0 mg 0%Pot. 0 mg 0%
Selenium 0 µg 0%Zinc 0 mg 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Mushroom Ratings

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Harnessing Nature’s Power: My Experience with Ganoderma Applanatum

01/29/2025

Josh Shearer

CalmContentFocusRelaxedSpiritualDizzy
I’ve been experimenting with various mushrooms in my wellness journey, and Ganoderma Applanatum, commonly known as the Artist's Conk, has been a game changer for me. I started taking it in the form of a tincture, and I was pleasantly surprised by its calming effects. Within days, I noticed that my anxiety levels significantly decreased, allowing me to focus better and approach daily tasks with renewed energy. Most importantly, I felt a sense of contentment wash over me, making even the most mundane activities enjoyable. I’ve also noticed improvements in my immunity and general well-being. While it does require a bit of time to prepare, the results have been worth it. On a few occasions, I experienced slight dizziness, but nothing too concerning. Overall, I would highly recommend Ganoderma Applanatum to anyone looking for a natural pathway to enhance their mental health. Its unique properties support not just mind but body as well, helping manage inflammation and aiding digestion. The effects are indeed profound, and I believe it has contributed positively to my overall health. I would definitely try it again and encourage friends to give it a shot!

References


  • Comparison between antioxidant activity and bioactive compounds of Ganoderma applanatum (Pers.) Pat. and Ganoderma lucidum (Curt.) P. Karst from Iran

  • Members of Ganoderma genus, belong to Basidiomycota, such as Ganoderma applanatum and Ganoderma lucidum have been noticed in traditional and modern medicine and pharmacology for their medicinal properties and bioactive compounds. The present study is undertaken to determine whether there is difference between chemical properties of G. applanatum and G. lucidum. The fresh mature fruiting bodies of fungi growing on common hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), were collected in Neka, a county in Mazandaran Province, Iran, and their antioxidant activity and bioactive compounds content were examined by spectrophotometer and HPLC method.

    2020

  • Ganoderic Acid and Exopolysaccharide Production by Ganoderma Lucidum from Semi-Solid-State and Submerged Fermentation

  • Production of Ganoderic acid (GA) and Exopolysaccharide (EPS) with using beneficial fermentation strategy has received great attention recently. The aim of present study is comparison of GA and EPS production by G. lucidium in submerge, Semi-Solid and Solid-State fermentation.

    2019

  • Optimal culture conditions for mycelial growth and fruiting body formation of Ling Zhi mushroom Ganoderma lucidum strain GA3

  • The objective in this study is to investigate optimal culture conditions for mycelial growth and fruiting body formation of the Ling Zhi mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum strain GA3. The results of the study show that the optimal media and temperature for the mycelial growth are potato, glucose, and agar (PGA) supplemented with rice bran, and 25-30oC, respectively. Strain GA3 is able to grow in a wide pH range, between 4 and 12.

    2019

  • Extracts of Polypore Mushroom Mycelia Reduce Viruses in Honey Bees

  • Waves of highly infectious viruses sweeping through global honey bee populations have contributed to recent declines in honey bee health. Bees have been observed foraging on mushroom mycelium, suggesting that they may be deriving medicinal or nutritional value from fungi. Fungi are known to produce a wide array of chemicals with antimicrobial activity, including compounds active against bacteria, other fungi, or viruses.

    2018

  • Medium composition optimization, structural characterization, and antioxidant activity of exopolysaccharides from the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lingzhi

  • To contribute towards effective exploitation and utilization of natural antioxidants, response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to optimize the medium composition for the production of exopolysaccharides from the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lingzhi (GLEPS). An optimal medium for GLEPS production was gave through Plackett-Burman design, path of steepest ascent, and Box-Behnken design as follows: glucose (59.62g/L), yeast extract (10.03g/L), CaCO3 (0.2g/L), thiamine (45.13mg/L), KH2PO4 (1.0g/L), peptone (1.5g/L)

    2018

  • Polysaccharides from Ganoderma lucidum attenuate microglia-mediated neuroinflammation and modulate microglial phagocytosis and behavioural response

  • Ganoderma lucidum (GL) has been widely used in Asian countries for hundreds of years to promote health and longevity. The pharmacological functions of which had been classified, including the activation of innate immune responses, suppression of tumour and modulation of cell proliferations. Effective fractions of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides (GLP) had already been reported to regulate the immune system. Nevertheless, the role of GLP in the microglia-mediated neuroinflammation has not been sufficiently elucidated.

    2017

  • Antitubercular Activity of Mycelium-Associated Ganoderma Lanostanoids

  • In a continuation of our research into antitubercular lanostane triterpenoids from submerged cultures of Ganoderma species, three strains, Ganoderma orbiforme BCC 22325, Ganoderma sp. BCC 60695, and Ganoderma australe BCC 22314, have been investigated. Fourteen new lanostane triterpenoids, together with 35 known compounds, were isolated. Antitubercular activities of these mycelium-associated Ganoderma lanostanoids against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Ra were evaluated.

    2017

  • Antimicrobial activity of ethanolic extracts made of mushroom mycelia developed in submerged culture

  • The ethanolic extracts of dried biomass made of mushroom mycelium produced in the submerged cultures of eight edible/medicinal macromycete species Ganoderma applanatum, Ganoderma lucidum, Laetiporus sulphureus, Flammulina velutipes, Trametes versicolor, Hericium coralloides, Pleurotus eryngii 2600 and Agaricus campestris were evaluated for their antimicrobial activities. Pathogenic tested microorganisms were represented by five bacteria and two yeasts B.subtilis subsp. spizizenii ATCC 6633, Staphilococcus aureus ATCC6538, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC9027, Escherichia coli ATCC 8739, E.faecalis ATCC 29212, Candida albicans ATCC 10231 and Candida parapsilosis CBS604.

    2017

  • Culture broth of Ganoderma lucidum exhibited antioxidant, antibacterial and α-amylase inhibitory activities

  • Culture broth of Ganoderma lucidum was determined for antioxidant, antibacterial and α-amylase inhibitory activities. The culture broth contained protein as determined by Bradford method equaled to 0.2 mg/ml and total phenol content as 0.078 mg GAE/mg protein (0.557 mg GAE/g extract). It exhibited radicals scavenging activities against ABTS+· and DPPH·radicals with a half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) less than 1.70 ± 0.02 and 2.28 ± 0.02 µg protein/ml, respectively and reducing power equaled to 4.38 ± 0.02 µmol Trolox/µg protein as investigated by ferric ion reducing antioxidant power method.

    2017

  • The effects of freeze-dried Ganoderma lucidum mycelia on a recurrent oral ulceration rat model

  • Conventional scientific studies had supported the use of polysaccharides and β-glucans from a number of fungi, including Ganoderma lucidum for the treatment of recurrent oral ulceration (ROU). Our aim of the present study was to evaluate whether freeze-dried powder from G. lucidum mycelia (FDPGLM) prevents ROU in rats. Methods: A Sprague-Dawley (SD) rat model with ROU was established by autoantigen injection.

    2017