ORGANIC TINDER FUNGUS (Hoof fungus) capsules
Tinder fungus, also known as Fomes fomentarius, has many benefits, including:
Medicinal
Tinder fungus has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including oral ulcers, gastroenteric disorders, inflammations, and various cancers. It has also been used to treat dysmenorrhea, hemorrhoids, bladder disorders, and pain relief.
Anti-inflammatory
Tinder fungus has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-diabetes, and antioxidant activities.
Amadou
The spongy flammable substance produced from the fruit bodies of tinder fungus is called amadou. Amadou has many uses, including:
Drying flies: Amadou is used in fly fishing to dry out wet flies.
Fabric: Amadou can be formed into a felt-like fabric used to make hats and other items. It can also be used as a kind of artificial leather.
Fire starter: Amadou can be developed into a fabric and used as a fire starter.
The mushroom got its name from its earlier use as a fire starter. Tinder fungus was even used to make clothing and hats. It usually grows on deciduous trees and is native to the whole world. It is mainly found on poplars, birches, oaks and beeches. The fruiting bodies are usually black and slightly silvery on the underside. This mushroom prefers older trees and can live up to 30 years, reaching a diameter of 10-60 cm. Tinder fungus was already used as a medicinal remedy by the Native Americans and Ötzi also carried a tinder fungus with him for emergencies.