Lingzhi is considered a modern-day elixir and has long been used medicinally in China, Japan and Korea. Ganoderic acid, an active ingredient found in the mushroom, is known for its excellence in enhancing the immune function of cells. Due to the hard texture of the mushroom, it has been ingested in powder or liquid form. The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced that a team led by Dr. Ho-Youn Kim of the Smart Farm Research Center of the Gangneung Natural Products Informatics Center determined the conditions for enhancing the anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and antioxidant effects of Ganoderma lucidum and confirmed its marketability as an anti-inflammatory agent for the skin. Dr. Kim from KIST who spearheaded the research said, "Since the efficacy of Lingzhi / Ganoderma lucidum varies depending on the drying and extraction methods, the drying method should be selected according to the purpose of use. It is expected that the findings of this study will not only raise the utility of the mushroom but also lead to the development of therapeutic agents for inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis in the future."