Ganoderma tsugae

Taxobox
name = "Ganoderma tsugae"

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image_width = 270px
regnum = Fungi
phylum = Basidiomycota
classis = Agaricomycetes
ordo = Polyporales
familia = Ganodermataceae
genus = "Ganoderma"
species = "G. tsugae"
binomial = "Ganoderma tsugae"
binomial_authority =

mycomorphbox
name = Ganoderma tsugae
whichGills = adnate
capShape = flat
hymeniumType=pores
stipeCharacter=bare
ecologicalType=saprophytic and parasitic
sporePrintColor=brown
howEdible=inedible

"Ganoderma tsugae", also known as Hemlock varnish shelf, is a flat polypore mushroom of the genus "Ganoderma". In contrast to "Ganoderma lucidum", to which it is closely related and which it closely resembles, "G. tsugae" tends to grow on conifers, especially hemlocks. [Kuo, M., MushroomExpert.Com, [http://www.mushroomexpert.com/ganoderma_tsugae.html "Ganoderma tsugae"] . (2004, February). Retrieved June 15, 2007.] Like G. lucidum, G. tsugae is said to have medicinal properties. [Ching-Hua Su1, et al., Taipei Medical University, [http://knowledge.biotec.or.th/doc_upload/200412115910.doc Sacchachitin, a Skin Wound Dressing Material from "Ganoderma tsugae"] , 2004. Retrieved June 16, 2007.] [http://www.mycologia.org/cgi/content/full/96/4/742 Phylogenetic analysis of Ganoderma] has begun to better differentiate between many closely related species of Ganoderma; however there is still scientific debate as to which species of Ganoderma have the most medicinal properties. In addition, variations within the same species as well as the growth substrate and environmental conditions all the way through to preparation of the Ganoderma tea or extract can have a substantial effect on the medicinal value of the product. Like "G. lucidum", "G. tsugae" is non-poisonous but generally considered inedible, due to its solid woody nature; however, making ganoderma teas and extacts from its fruiting bodies is an excellent way make use of the medicinal compounds present in Ganoderma tsugae. In the case of extracting the polysaccharides in G. tsugae, a hot water extraction or tea can be very effective; however, to best extract the triterpenoids present in G. tsugae it is best to use an alcohol or alcohol/glycerin extraction method. [Gary Emberger, Messiah College, [http://www.messiah.edu/Oakes/fungi_on_wood/poroid%20fungi/species%20pages/Ganoderma%20tsugae.htm "Ganoderma tsugae"] , 2006. Retrieved June 16, 2007.]

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