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ganoderma tsugae, also known as Hemlock varnish shelf, is a flat polypore mushroom of the genus ganoderma. Hemlock Varnish Shelf is not limited to the U.S., though, and plenty of Asian research has been conducted specifically on this species of Reishi. A 1995 DNA study of ganoderma (Moncalvo, Wang & Hseu) found that worldwide collections of ganoderma tsugae may not be genetically compatible. A "wound area covered by SACCHACHITIN completely healed by 21 days, while that covered with cotton gauze did not."

Microscopic Features: Spores 9-11 x 6-8; more or less elliptical, sometimes with a truncated end; usually appearing roughened even at lower magnifications. In cases of asthma or lung inflammation, there have been three studies confirming the effectiveness of Hemlock Varnish Shelf. It's been found to "exert anti-inflammatory effects on airway responses" in cases of allergic asthma and broncheoalveolar inflammation. Hemlock Varnish Shelf is not limited to the U.S., though, and plenty of Asian research has been conducted specifically on this species of Reishi.

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Hemlock Varnish Shelf (ganoderma tsugae) is the local variety of Reishi for eastern United States. It is common on Hemlock trees throughout the Appalachian range. Polyporus tsugae is a former name. ganoderma tsugae, also known as Hemlock varnish shelf, is a flat polypore mushroom of the genus ganoderma.

Spore Print: Brown. It also appears quite clear that Hemlock Varnish Shelf extract contains an abundance of antioxidants. A study from 1999 found Hemlock Varnish Shelf extract to possess "the strongest antioxidant activity of five species of ganoderma tested," stronger than Vitamin E. This mushroom is closely related to ganoderma lucidum and is virtually indistinguishable from that species. However, ganoderma tsugae is partial to conifers--especially hemlock.