lignosus rhinocerus

Lignosus rhinocerus, commonly known as the Tiger Milk Mushroom, is a medicinal mushroom from the Polyporaceae family, traditionally used in Southeast Asia for a variety of ailments, including cough, asthma, cancer, and fever. [0] Scientific research, particularly on the cultivated TM02 strain, has explored its immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic, and anti-tumor properties. [0] The sclerotium (a compact mass of hardened fungal mycelium) is the part used for medicinal purposes. [0] A hot-water extract has shown anti-tumor and anti-angiogenic activities in preclinical cancer models. [0] A Phase II clinical trial is evaluating its use as a complementary therapy for uncontrolled asthma, with the goal of reducing airway inflammation and improving symptoms. [0] It is marketed as a health supplement, with one product being "Tigerus Tiger Milk Mushroom Sclerotia". [0]

Brand names

Tigerus Tiger Milk Mushroom Sclerotia

Other names

Tiger Milk Mushroomcendawan susu rimau