Tiger Milk Mushroom: A Rare Medicinal Fungus
Tiger Milk Mushroom: The “Island Treasure” of Hainan and the “National Treasure” of Malaysia
In today’s era of health and wellness, people are paying more and more attention to all kinds of natural ingredients with health value, among which Tiger Milk Mushroom (Lignosus rhinocerus) is one of the most popular ones. Tiger Milk Mushroom, as a rare medicinal fungus, has a long history of use in traditional medicine, and has been regarded as a good remedy for a variety of physical discomforts and for strengthening the body’s resistance.
Difference between “Malaysia” and “Hainan, China” Tiger Milk Mushroom
Tiger Milk Mushroom is widely distributed in tropical rainforest ecosystems in many countries and regions, with Malaysia and Hainan, China as the two main production areas.Due to the differences in soil, climate, ecological environment and other factors, Tiger Milk Mushroom from different origins may have subtle differences in appearance, composition and efficacy.
What is Tiger Milk Mushroom
Take the Tiger Milk Mushroom grown in Malaysia and Hainan as an example, the reason why it is called “Ganoderma lucidum” is more due to the appearance of its “zygomorphs”, some of which are like a small umbrella, with a semi-circular cap, the color of which varies from light brown to dark brown, with slightly curled edges; and some of which resemble flattened clouds, with fine downy hairs on their surface, glistening with a faint sheen under the light.Shimmering with a weak luster, close to the smell, but also to capture that belongs to the fungus unique aroma.
Which part of Tiger Milk Mushroom is eaten?
Tiger Milk Mushroom (Lignosus rhinocerus) As for the main edible part, that is, the shape of the mushroom kernel is more unique, usually in the form of irregular blocks, varying in size, as small as a walnut as small and delicate, large can be as big as an adult’s fist that size.Its surface has either deep or light brown lines, as if the years engraved marks, touch the hard texture, with a hint of roughness.
