Tiger Milk

Other Names:

Lignosus rhinocerus (latin name), Cendawan Susu Rimau

Nutrition:

The tiger milk mushroom contains a range of powerful nutrients that can provide health benefits and support general well being. Tiger milk is rich in polysaccharides, proteins and amino acids, phenolic compounds and minerals such as potassium, magnesium and zinc.

Health Benefits:

Supports Cognitive Function

The bioactive components in Tiger Milk mushroom bind to TrkA receptors for nerve growth factor resulting in NGF mimetic action, subsequently increasing neuroplasticity allowing for enhanced learning, memory and cognitive abilities.

Promotes Respiratory Health

The use of Tiger Milk mushroom in traditional medicine is often centred around its benefits for respiratory health conditions such as asthma and chronic coughs. Research has shown that following 3 months of Tiger Milk mushroom supplementation there were significant changes in most respiratory health parameters, indicating that Tiger Milk can have beneficial effects on respiratory health.

Boosts Immune Function

Tiger Milk is believed to boost immune system function and have immune-modulating effects through the β-glucans the mushroom contains which activate macrophages and natural killer cells. Alongside this, Tiger Milk may provide antioxidant protection that helps to limit oxidative stress and free radical damage to cells, further contributing to immunity and long-term health.

History:

Tiger Milk has been used for centuries in traditional Malaysian, Chinese, and Indigenous medicine to address respiratory ailments such as asthma, support vitality and boost endurance. This mushroom was considered a sacred medicinal fungus that was often reserved for royalty and highly important figures due to its rarity and difficulty to find.

Typical Uses:

Tiger Milk mushroom is often used in capsule or powder form supplements that contain standardised Tiger Milk extract due to its health benefits. This mushroom can also be consumed raw or ingested in the form of a drink after being sliced and boiled in water.