Huashan Lingzhi (Reishi Mushroom)

Huashan Lingzhi

　　Huashan Lingzhi comes in both wild and cultivated varieties. The wild Lingzhi grows naturally on the steep cliffs of Mount Huashan and can only be harvested with great difficulty, making it extremely precious. In 1992, someone discovered and collected a giant Lingzhi on the mountain that was 80 cm tall and weighed 8.1 kg, which was hailed as the "Fairy Herb of Huayue" and became a major wonder. Huashan Lingzhi is reddish-brown in color, with clearly defined and glossy caps, and can be used medicinally for its nourishing, anti-cancer, and longevity-enhancing properties. In recent years, the city of Huayin has also researched and cultivated artificially grown Lingzhi, which is now produced in large quantities. Huashan Lingzhi has become a renowned local medicinal herb and a popular tourist souvenir in Weinan. (Weinan)