DXN was founded by Dr. Lim Siow Jin, a graduate from the famed Indian Institute of Technology. Dr. Lim Siow Jin has a deep interest in mushrooms and their relationship with human health. To understand this relationship better, Dr. Lim Siow Jin traveled far and wide in search of The King Of all Herbs-Lingzhi. After more than twenty years' of research and scientific analysis, Dr. Lim Siow Jin finally discovered Lingzhi the king of herbs that would benefit all mankind.

Realizing the importance and the benefits of Lingzhi, Dr. Lim Siow Jin began sharing his knowledge about this miraculous herb with his friends, who were greatly impressed with its benefits medicinal value. However, Dr. Lim Siow Jin didn't stop there. He felt that he should form a company that would help more people know and derive the benefits of this miraculous herb. In 1993 Dr Lim's dream came true when he established DXN.