In a Chinese medical encyclopedia "Bencao Gangmu", an ancient medical practitioner Lee Shizhen from Ming Dynasty classified Ganoderma as the "superior herb".
He grouped Ganoderma herb into six categories by its color and form, namely Green, Purple, Red, Yellow, White and Black Ganoderma. All six types have its own medicinal values and healing effects.
According to the record, "continuous consumption of Ganoderma makes your body light and young, lengthening life and making you like an immortal who never dies".