Traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve the symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract infections and catarrhal conditions (such as nasal congestion/buildup of excess mucous)
Used in herbal medicine to help reduce elevated blood lipid levels (hyperlipidemia) in adults
Source of fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties
Used in herbal medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress (in cases of mental and physical fatigue related to stress)