Tiger Milk Mushroom for Asthma 虎乳芝 Benefits Relief
Tiger milk mushroom for asthma Tiger Milk Mushroom (Lignosus rhinocerus), 虎乳芝a rare medicinal fungus traditionally used in Southeast Asia, shows promising potential for supporting respiratory health, particularly in managing asthma symptoms. Grown in Hainan’s pristine tropical climate, this natural remedy contains bioactive compounds that may help ease breathing difficulties and strengthen lung function.
Tiger milk mushroom can be cut into small pieces and cooked in soup for consumption. It is a fungus with both edible and medicinal properties.

Tiger milk mushroom is quite rare and can be used to treat respiratory-related conditions such as asthma and chronic bronchitis. It can also help with constipation, the common cold, edema, chest pain, nervous system disorders, and hypertension, with notable efficacy in these areas. Tiger milk mushroom can be used in soups or as a broth. It is a precious edible and medicinal mushroom that can be cooked with lean meat to make a home-style soup. It strengthens lung qi and is suitable for pregnant women and children. It also aids in spleen health, dampness elimination, blood tonification, and asthma relief, and is highly effective for gastritis, hepatitis, asthma, and bronchitis.

Chronic asthma in the elderly or children is often caused by long-term chronic bronchitis. Such patients often have concomitant pulmonary emphysema and impaired lung function. During the acute inflammatory phase of bronchitis, it can lead to asthma-like bronchitis. Regular consumption of Tiger’s Milk Mushroom can help regulate this condition.
The benefits of tiger milk mushroom: 1. Protects and nourishes the lungs, relieves coughing and asthma Tiger milk mushroom not only alleviates asthma symptoms but also relieves coughing and asthma, improving respiratory and nasal allergy symptoms. Long-term use can also improve breathing, especially for smokers and those exposed to prolonged environmental pollution.
Hainan Tiger Milk Mushroom: The 30-day post-summer solstice period is a critical time for health maintenance—following these practices yields significant results!
According to The Comprehensive Explanation of the Seventy-Two Solar Terms, “Chushu (the end of summer) falls in mid-July. ‘Chu’ means to end, signifying the conclusion of the summer heat.” This year, the end of the three伏 days coincides with the Chushu period, marking a crucial transition between cold and heat, and the shift between yin and yang.

This year’s three fu days began on July 20 and ended on August 18, spanning 30 days—a rare “short three伏 period” in the past decade.
The initial Dog Days (July 20–July 29) bring rising temperatures;
the middle Dog Days (July 30–August 8) see intense heat and humidity at their peak;
the final Dog Days (August 9–August 18) mark the waning of summer heat, with cooler mornings and evenings.
《月令七十二候集解》记载:”处暑,七月中旬。处,意为终止,暑热到此结束。”今年三伏天结束恰好处暑时节,正值寒暑交替、阴阳转换的重要时期。
今年三伏天从7月20日开始,到8月18日结束,共30天,是近十年来少见的”短三伏”。
初伏(7月20日-7月29日)开始炎热,气温逐步上升;
中伏(7月30日-8月8日)湿热交加,酷暑达到高峰;
末伏(8月9日-8月18日)暑热减退,早晚开始凉爽。
After the Three Fiery Months, the body’s resistance has not yet recovered, making it susceptible to the “autumn tiger” phenomenon. Hainan tiger milk mushroom is warm in nature and sweet in taste, belonging to the lung, spleen, and stomach meridians. It can both nourish yin, moisten dryness, and tonify lung qi, as well as strengthen the spleen, nourish the stomach, and solidify the foundation. It perfectly aligns with the health needs of “preventing dryness, tonifying yang, and strengthening the constitution” during this period, making it an ideal “natural health supplement” after the Three Fiery Months.
1. What is the Hainan tiger milk mushroom?
The Hainan tiger milk mushroom is a precious medicinal edible fungus with a unique appearance, featuring a cap covered in granular protrusions. Legend has it that it grew from the milk droplets of a tiger, hence its name. Hainan’s unique tropical monsoon climate provides ample heat and humidity, enabling the tiger milk mushroom to be rich in nutritional components such as ganoderma polysaccharides, triterpenoid compounds, and amino acids. It possesses multiple health benefits, including enhancing physical constitution, nourishing yin and tonifying yang, and promoting blood circulation.
2. What health issues does the human body face after the Dog Days of Summer?
After the Dog Days of Summer, the weather gradually becomes cooler, and the temperature difference between day and night increases, making it easier for the body’s yin-yang balance to be disrupted, leading to a series of health issues.
Respiratory issues: In autumn, the air becomes dry, and humidity decreases, easily causing symptoms such as sore throat, dry cough with little phlegm, and dry nasal passages. In severe cases, this may lead to bronchitis, pneumonia, and other diseases.
Increased cardiovascular risks: Sudden drops in temperature cause blood vessels to constrict, leading to elevated blood pressure. For individuals with hypertension or arteriosclerosis, this increases the risk of angina, myocardial infarction, and stroke.
Digestive dysfunction: After the summer heat, gastrointestinal function is weakened. Improper diet during this period can lead to loss of appetite, indigestion, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, and may even result in gastritis or peptic ulcers.
3. How to use Hainan tiger milk mushroom for post-summer heatwave health maintenance?
(1) Boosting immunity and resisting autumn dryness
Within 30 days after the summer solstice, the human body’s resistance is relatively weak. The active components in Hainan tiger milk mushroom, such as ganoderma polysaccharides, can effectively activate immune cells, enhance immunity, and help resist the damage caused by autumn dryness to the respiratory system. You can slice the Hainan tiger milk mushroom, steep it in hot water, and drink it as tea. By drinking it daily, the nutritional components will gradually accumulate, enhancing the body’s resistance.

(2) Regulates blood lipids and blood pressure, protecting cardiovascular health
In response to the cardiovascular risks posed by temperature changes, the triterpenoid compounds in Hainan tiger milk mushrooms help regulate blood lipids, reduce blood viscosity, and prevent blood clots. They also dilate blood vessels, improve blood circulation, and help stabilize blood pressure. In addition to soaking in water, they can also be combined with other ingredients to make soup.
Recommended recipe: Hainan tiger milk mushroom, yam, and red date soup: Take 10 grams of tiger milk mushroom slices, 30 grams of yam, 10 red dates, and 10 grams of goji berries. Add water to all ingredients, bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 1-2 hours. This soup has the benefits of strengthening the spleen and stomach, nourishing the blood and skin, and regulating blood lipids and blood pressure. It is suitable for the whole family to enjoy.
取 tiger milk mushroom 片10克、山药30克、红枣10颗、枸杞10克,所有材料加水煮沸后转小火炖1-2小时。

(3) Strengthens the spleen and stomach, improves digestion
After the hottest days of summer, it is necessary to regulate the stomach and intestines. The nutrients in Hainan tiger milk mushrooms promote gastrointestinal motility, enhance digestive enzyme activity, and improve problems such as poor appetite and indigestion. They can be combined with stomach-nourishing ingredients in daily meals.
Recommended recipe: Hainan tiger milk mushroom millet porridge: Take 5 grams of tiger milk mushroom powder, 50 grams of millet, and an appropriate amount of brown sugar. Wash the millet and cook it with the tiger milk mushroom powder into a porridge, then add brown sugar to taste. This porridge strengthens the spleen and stomach, tonifies qi and nourishes blood, and is particularly suitable for those with weak spleen and stomach to eat for breakfast.
取 tiger milk mushroom 粉5克、小米50克、红糖适量。
4. Precautions
Individual differences: Although Hainan tiger milk mushroom has multiple benefits, individuals have different constitutions. It is recommended to consult a doctor or traditional Chinese medicine practitioner before use. Those with a cold constitution may pair it with warming ingredients such as ginger and red dates. Those taking medication or suffering from specific illnesses should use it cautiously to avoid drug interactions.
Moderate Use: While tiger milk mushroom is beneficial, it should not be consumed in excessive amounts. It is recommended to limit daily intake to 5–15 grams.
The 30 days following the summer solstice are a critical period for health maintenance. We encourage everyone to make good use of this natural gift from Hainan tiger milk mushroom to nurture their bodies during seasonal transitions. Health maintenance requires consistency and the cultivation of long-term healthy habits.

While preliminary research suggests Tiger milk mushroom for asthma 虎乳芝 may benefit asthma sufferers, individual results can vary. Always consult a healthcare professional before using herbal supplements, especially if you have respiratory conditions. Sustainable harvesting and third-party testing ensure quality in reputable Tiger Milk Mushroom products.
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