Ganoderma Lucidum: A Comprehensive Review of its Health Benefits and Therapeutic Potential

Ganoderma Lucidum, also known as Reishi mushroom, has been utilised in traditional medicine for millennia due to its vast range of medicinal benefits. This medicinal mushroom contains many bioactive components, such as polysaccharides, triterpenoids, and peptides, which contribute to its well-known advantages. Recent scientific study has demonstrated its efficacy in treating a wide range of health issues, including cancer, diabetes, neurological illnesses, cardiovascular disorders, and liver disease. Its immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-aging, and antioxidant properties make it an attractive candidate for the development of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. Additionally, Ganoderma Lucidum has acquired favour in the cosmetic business due to its skin-rejuvenating effects.Despite its high promise, more clinical trials and studies are required to completely understand its mechanisms of action, optimal dosage, and long-term safety. Ganoderma Lucidum is projected to play a growing role in health promotion and illness prevention as cultivation technologies and bioactive component extraction improve. This review summarises its medical uses, therapeutic methods, and future possibilities in current health applications.