Tinder fungus

Evidence largely from traditional use, ethnobotany, in vitro/animal studies. Human trials lacking.

Benefits

Long traditional use as styptic and tonic. Preclinical studies suggest antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
immune-supporting properties. Human evidence limited.

Key compounds

Polysaccharidestriterpenespolyphenolsfomentariol

May help with

immune support
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
wound healing

Best for these goals

immune supportantioxidantanti-inflammatorywound healing

How to use it

Tea; decoction; double extraction tincture; powder; amadou (topical/styptic)

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

Not toxic but indigestible raw; extracts with caution; wild ID needed to avoid lookalikes. | Consult clinician: Pregnant/nursing; blood-thinning medication users; scheduled surgery.

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