Mushrooms

Lingzhi spores

Also called: ganoderma spore powder, reishi spores

Spore powder of the reishi (lingzhi) mushroom.

Why people take it
Immunity, cancer support.
What the evidence says
Limited evidence; see the reishi entry.
How it is usually taken
Usually 1 to 3 g of broken-wall spore powder a day.
Be careful
See reishi: rare liver problems; may add to blood thinners.
Medicines it can interact with
May add to blood thinners and blood pressure medicines.

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Common questions

What is Lingzhi spores?

Spore powder of the reishi (lingzhi) mushroom.

Why do people take Lingzhi spores?

Immunity, cancer support.

Does Lingzhi spores work?

Limited evidence; see the reishi entry.

How much Lingzhi spores do people take?

Usually 1 to 3 g of broken-wall spore powder a day.

Is Lingzhi spores safe?

See reishi: rare liver problems; may add to blood thinners.

Does Lingzhi spores interact with medicines?

May add to blood thinners and blood pressure medicines.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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