How much is Phaeolus schweinitzii per jin? Is this anti-cancer fungus a type of lingzhi?

I believe everyone doesn't know much about Phaeolus schweinitzii. Recently, while gathering herbs at a pharmacy, the editor overheard an auntie asking about the price of Phaeolus schweinitzii, and only then learned that this type of Chinese medicinal herb exists. Phaeolus schweinitzii has anti-cancer effects and is often used to treat diseases such as esophageal cancer, stomach cancer, and uterine cancer. So what is the current market price of Phaeolus schweinitzii per jin? Is it lingzhi? Here are the answers for everyone:

I. Introduction to Phaeolus schweinitzii

1. Where is Phaeolus schweinitzii distributed?

The Phaeolus schweinitzii currently supplied on the market is mainly wild. It is distributed in most parts of China, with the main medicinal areas concentrated in Heilongjiang, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Hebei, Shanxi, Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Xinjiang, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Guangxi and other places.

2. What kind of trees does Phaeolus schweinitzii parasitize?

Phaeolus schweinitzii likes to parasitize on the trunks of birch and oak, and also often grows on the trunks of broad-leaved trees such as poplar, willow, alder, linden, elm, pear, apple and plum.

3. When can Phaeolus schweinitzii usually be harvested?

Phaeolus schweinitzii is generally harvested every year in June-July, and after being sun-dried, it can be used as a medicinal herb.

II. What is the price of Phaeolus schweinitzii per jin?

The price of Phaeolus schweinitzii depends on its size. If the size is larger, the selling price is higher; if the size is smaller, it sells for less, but not by much, because the wild Phaeolus schweinitzii currently on the market is relatively small and also sells quite well. According to the current market situation, the price of Phaeolus schweinitzii is generally around 140-150 yuan per jin, and wholesale is a bit cheaper, with the wholesale price at about 70 yuan per jin. Prices vary from region to region, so the above prices are for reference only, and the actual specific price is subject to the local selling price.

III. Is Phaeolus schweinitzii lingzhi?

Phaeolus schweinitzii is not lingzhi. Lingzhi is lingzhi, while Phaeolus schweinitzii belongs to the fungus family Hymenochaetaceae, genus Phaeolus, and is the fruiting body of the fungus plant Phaeolus schweinitzii, whereas lingzhi is the fruiting body of the fungus Ganoderma lucidum in the family Ganodermataceae. Phaeolus schweinitzii has the effects of resolving food stagnation and fighting cancer, while lingzhi has the effects of tonifying qi and calming the spirit, relieving cough and asthma, and prolonging life. So the two are not the same species, and everyone should not confuse them. Their medicinal values are also very different, and their targeted uses are not the same.

Summary: The above content is the introduction compiled by the editors of Tuliu.com regarding the market price of Phaeolus schweinitzii and whether it is lingzhi. We hope it can help those who need it. This article is compiled from the Internet.