Ganoderma lucidum has been utilized in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Its herbal legacy is well-documented in ancient texts such as "Sheng Nong's Herbal Classic", where it symbolized prosperity, peace, and longevity for emperors and nations. Known by various names such as "Lingzhi" in China, "Reishi" in Japan, and "Youngzhi" in Korea, comprising both mycelium and a fruiting body, it offers numerous medicinal properties, aiding in the prevention and treatment of various human ailments. Revered worldwide as a valuable health supplement and herbal medicine, Ganoderma lucidum is extensively studied and documented in the American Herbal Pharmacopeia and Therapeutic Compendium. With over 150 antioxidants and phytonutrients, it is considered nature's closest approximation to nutritional perfection. Despite its rarity growing on only two out of ten-thousand aged plum trees in the dense, humid forests of Asia, Ganoderma lucidum continues to be sought after for its potent health benefits.