Ganoderic acid G is isolated from the surface of Ganoderma lucidum tube layer.

Ganoderic acid C1 has anti-inflammatory activity, has potential for treating TNF-α± mediated inflammation in asthma and other inflammatory diseases. Ganoderic acid C1 has anti-tumor-promoting activity. It is moderately active inhibitors against HIV-1 prot

The oxygenated sterols( 26-oxygenosterols ganoderol A, ganoderol B, ganoderal A, and ganoderic acid Y) from G. lucidum can inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis via conversion of acetate or mevalonate as a precursor of cholesterol.

Ganoderic acid B is a chemical marker in quality control of G. lucidum and related products. Ganoderic acid B-containing herbs has potential influence towards therapeutic window of trifluoperazine.Ganoderic acid B has antinociceptive effect