What is Tiger’s milk mushroom (Lignosus rhinocerus)Eの菌核

Tiger’s milk mushroom, with a cap and a stalk, is mostly annual.

At the beginning, its cap is dark brown, nearly round, and the center is concave with a shallow funnel shape, generally between 7-11cm, in appearance they are very similar to the common Ganoderma lucidum.

However, although its cap is relatively smooth, it does not have the common luster of Ganoderma lucidum.

Later on, as time goes by, the color of Tiger’s milk mushroom will change to a light brown color, which is more and more simple.
If you don’t believe me, let’s look at it from another angle! This time, you can clearly see that it has a distinctive ring pattern, especially near the edge of the cap. ……
But it’s still plain without any light.

The core value of the Tiger’s Milk Mushroom is hidden underground!
Although the above ground portion of the tiger’s milk mushroom has a dull color, its true value lies in its underground structure.

Start digging now. In the garden ground, keep exploring downwards ……
However, it should be noted that tiger’s milk mushroom does not exist in normal gardens and must be collected scientifically in specific areas.

Biologically, tiger’s milk mushroom consists of three parts: the cap, which is visible above ground, the stalk, and the sclerotium, which grows underground.
The essential difference with other Ganoderma species is that while conventional Ganoderma only possesses an above-ground cap and stalk, the unique sclerotium of tiger’s milk mushroom is the core carrier of its pharmacological activity.

What is Tiger’s milk mushroom (Lignosus rhinocerus)Eの菌核

More precisely, tiger’s milk mushroom is a specialized fungal species formed through the development of underground mycorrhizae, whose scientific name is tiger’s milk mushroom (Lignosus rhinocerus). Therefore, once the aboveground fungus is found in the field, its kernels can be obtained by systematic excavation techniques.

Observe its external characteristics:
This small, rough-surfaced, lumpy structure is often mistaken for common rock fragments!
According to the literature on mycorrhizal fungi, its morphological characteristics can be summarized as follows: irregular lumpy or oblate spherical shape with various sizes; greyish-brown epidermis with thin and brittle texture, accompanied by natural cracks, verrucous bumps, and discontinuous longitudinal folds. ……
In short, it has an unassuming appearance, which contrasts with conventional mushrooms.

But its internal structure will turn perceptions upside down –
The pure milky white texture and coloration of tiger’s milk mushroom, which is the origin of its name, can be seen in the profile. It should be noted that tiger’s milk mushroom is a tropical endemic fungus, which is mainly distributed in Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia, and a limited number of regions in China, such as Yunnan and Hainan. It is worth noting that Hainan, China, has now realized a breakthrough in the artificial cultivation of this species.

Tiger’s milk mushroom (Lignosus rhinocerus)Eの菌核As a rare fungus with both medicinal and food values, tiger’s milk mushroom should be used in accordance with scientific regulations.
Important note: its disease-specific therapeutic regimen involves complex dosage control and compounding principles, and should always be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional. If you are traveling to Hainan, we recommend experiencing the local specialty of tiger’s milk mushroom in the form of Lean Coconut Soup (a food-safe, certified form of consumption).