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Tinder Fungus was one of
two species found among the remains of 5,000-year-old Ice Man Ötzi in a glacial cave
between Austria and Italy, hence the synonym "Ice Man Polypore." Tinder Fungus contains tough fibers, which can be moistened and
then pounded into a felt-like fabric. In this form, it has been found at Stone Age
sites as old as 11,600 years, making it the oldest handicrafted biological material ever
discovered. 25
Peintner et al. in 1998 198
documented the traditional use of Tinder Fungus. It includes: styptic
(contracts tissue to stop bleeding) and disinfectant bandaging of wounds; 199 diuretic,
laxative and nerve tonic in India; remedy for hemorrhoids, dysmenorrhea
and bladder conditions in Europe; and treatment against cancers 201 of
the esophagus, stomach 200 and uterus
in China. |
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Tinder Fungus was mentioned as a medicinal mushroom
by Hippocrates as early as 400 B.C.. He listed its use as an anti-inflammatory 202 on the outside of
the body over inflamed organs, and also to cauterize wounds.
25 In
Okanagan-Colville Indian tradition of British Columbia, Tinder Fungus extract
was used to treat arthritis. 203
Paul Stamets lists Tinder Fungus extract as antimicrobial
and immune boosting, 25 and several studies
have found it demonstrating strong antiviral 204, 205 and anti-bacterial 206, 207 properties.
A new potential use of Tinder Fungus extract was
discovered in 2005, when a water extract of Tinder Fungus was discovered to lower blood
sugar levels (hyperglycemia). The extract also showed other effects
indicating that it may further help prevent diabetic complications, such as regulating
blood lipids (cholesterol & triglycerides) and certain enzyme
activities. 208
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Tinder Fungus Extract in Synergistic Blends with Other
Powerful Medicinal Mushrooms
Note: World leading mushroom expert Paul Stamets -
who creates our formulations - considers the complementary combined effect of these
medicinal mushrooms to be more potent and powerful than using any one of them
individually. |
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® Certified Organic, 525 mg, 60 caps
Ingredients: Agaricus blazei, Cordyceps (C. sinensis),
Enokitake (Flammulina populicola), Tinder Fungus (Fomes fomentarius), Agarikon,
(Fomitopsis officinalis), Artist Conk (Ganoderma applanatum), Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum),
Oregon Polypore (Ganoderma oregonense), Maitake (Grifola frondosa), Lions Mane
(Hericium erinaceum), Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), Mesima
(Phellinus linteus), Birch Polypore (Piptoporus betulinus), Zhu Ling (Polyporus
umbellatus), Split Gill (Schizophyllum commune), Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor), vegan
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Seventeen powerful MycoMedicinal® mushroom species for immune system health.
Suggested use: 2 capsules/day. |
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MyCommunity
® Certified Organic, 525 mg, 120 caps
Ingredients: Agaricus blazei, Cordyceps (C. sinensis),
Enokitake (Flammulina populicola), Tinder Fungus (Fomes fomentarius), Agarikon,
(Fomitopsis officinalis), Artist Conk (Ganoderma applanatum), Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum),
Oregon Polypore (Ganoderma oregonense), Maitake (Grifola frondosa), Lions Mane
(Hericium erinaceum), Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), Mesima
(Phellinus linteus), Birch Polypore (Piptoporus betulinus), Zhu Ling (Polyporus
umbellatus), Split Gill (Schizophyllum commune), Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor), vegan
capsules.
Seventeen powerful MycoMedicinal® mushroom species for immune system health.
Suggested use: 2 capsules/day. |
NCMC120 |
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MyCommunity
® Extract Certified Organic, 2 oz
Ingredients: Agaricus blazei, Cordyceps (C. sinensis),
Enokitake (Flammulina populicola), Tinder Fungus (Fomes fomentarius), Agarikon,
(Fomitopsis officinalis), Artist Conk (Ganoderma applanatum), Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum),
Oregon Polypore (Ganoderma oregonense), Maitake (Grifola frondosa), Lions Mane
(Hericium erinaceum), Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), Mesima
(Phellinus linteus), Birch Polypore (Piptoporus betulinus), Zhu Ling (Polyporus
umbellatus), Split Gill (Schizophyllum commune), Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor), water,
alcohol.
Seventeen powerful MycoMedicinal® mushroom species for immune system health.
Suggested use: 1-2 droppers/day. 70+ droppers/bottle. 1 dropper contains equivalent of
1,000 mg of mushroom. |
NXMC2 |
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MycoSoft® Gold Certified Organic, 500 mg, 120 caps
Ingredients: Tinder Fungus (Fomes fomentarius),
Agarikon (Fomitopsis officinalis), Artist Conk (Ganoderma applanatum), Reishi (Ganoderma
lucidum), Oregon Polypore (Ganoderma oregonense), Maitake (Grifola frondosa), Chaga
(Inonotus obliquus), Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), Mesima (Phellinus linteus), Birch
Polypore (Piptoporus betulinus), Zhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus), Split Gill
(Schizophyllum commune), Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor), vegetarian capsule.
Designed to support immune system with complex assortment of polysaccharides - precursors
for immune system.
Suggested use: 2 capsules/day. |
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MycoSoft® Gold Extract Certified Organic, 2 oz
Ingredients: Tinder Fungus (Fomes fomentarius),
Agarikon (Fomitopsis officinalis), Artist Conk (Ganoderma applanatum), Reishi (Ganoderma
lucidum), Oregon Polypore (Ganoderma oregonense), Maitake (Grifola frondosa), Chaga
(Inonotus obliquus), Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), Mesima (Phellinus linteus), Birch
Polypore (Piptoporus betulinus), Zhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus), Split Gill
(Schizophyllum commune), Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor), alcohol.
Designed to support immune system with complex assortment of polysaccharides - precursors
for immune system.
Suggested use: 1-2 droppers/day. 70+ droppers/bottle. 1 dropper contains equivalent of
1,000 mg of mushroom. |
NXMG2 |
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Paul Stamets' Host Defense ® Certified Organic, 505 mg, 60
caps
Discontinued! - Replaced with new product MyCommunity
60 caps
Ingredients: Cordyceps (C. sinensis), Enokitake
(Flammulina populicola), Tinder Fungus (Fomes fomentarius), Agarikon, (Fomitopsis
officinalis), Artist Conk (Ganoderma applanatum), Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), Oregon
Polypore (Ganoderma oregonense), Maitake (Grifola frondosa), Lions Mane (Hericium
erinaceum), Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), Mesima (Phellinus
linteus), Birch Polypore (Piptoporus betulinus), Zhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus), Split
Gill (Schizophyllum commune), Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor), vegan capsules.
Sixteen powerful MycoMedicinal® mushroom species for immune system health.
Suggested use: 2 capsules/day. |
Z-HDC60 |
N/A |
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Paul Stamets' Host Defense® Certified Organic, 505 mg, 120
caps
Discontinued! - Replaced with new product MyCommunity
120 caps
Ingredients: Cordyceps (C. sinensis), Enokitake
(Flammulina populicola), Tinder Fungus (Fomes fomentarius), Agarikon, (Fomitopsis
officinalis), Artist Conk (Ganoderma applanatum), Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), Oregon
Polypore (Ganoderma oregonense), Maitake (Grifola frondosa), Lions Mane (Hericium
erinaceum), Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), Mesima (Phellinus
linteus), Birch Polypore (Piptoporus betulinus), Zhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus), Split
Gill (Schizophyllum commune), Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor), vegan capsules.
Sixteen powerful MycoMedicinal® mushroom species for immune system health.
Suggested use: 2 capsules/day. |
Z-HDC120 |
N/A |
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Paul Stamets' Host Defense ® Extract Certified Organic 2 oz
Discontinued! - Replaced with new product MyCommunity
2 oz
Ingredients: Cordyceps (C. sinensis), Enokitake
(Flammulina populicola), Tinder Fungus (Fomes fomentarius), Agarikon, (Fomitopsis
officinalis), Artist Conk (Ganoderma applanatum), Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), Oregon
Polypore (Ganoderma oregonense), Maitake (Grifola frondosa), Lions Mane (Hericium
erinaceum), Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), Mesima (Phellinus
linteus), Birch Polypore (Piptoporus betulinus), Zhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus), Split
Gill (Schizophyllum commune), Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor), alcohol.
Sixteen powerful MycoMedicinal® mushroom species for immune system health.
Suggested use: 1-2 droppers/day. 70+ droppers/bottle. 1 dropper contains equivalent of
1,000 mg of mushroom. |
Z-XHD100 |
N/A |
Click the following link to see chart for additional therapeutic
properties of Tinder Fungus.
See in chart under "Fomes fomentarius / Ice Man
Polypore."
Known active compounds:
BAS (Basidiomycete Active Substance)
Extracellular antimicrobial metabolites
Glucose oxidase enzymes
Polysaccharides
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