Traditional ways to take lingzhi

Chop the fruiting body and simmer it in water, re-boiling the residue 3 times or until it no longer tastes bitter before discarding it; or chop it and steep it in about 50% ABV Chinese liquor for 15 to 20 days until the liquor turns reddish-brown, then drink it. Fruiting body: 6 to 12 g a day (raw material weight), split into two doses; spore powder decoction: 3 to 5 g a day, split into two doses. For medicines and health foods, follow the label.