"Ganoderma applanatum" is known in Japan as "kofuki-saru-no-koshikake" (コフキサルノコシカケ), literally meaning "powder-covered monkey's bench", and in China as "shu-she-ling-zhi" (树舌灵芝), where it has long been used in traditional medicines.Studies have shown "Ganoderma applanatum" contains compounds with potent anti-tumor, antibacterial anti-fibrotic properties.