SAFE
Fomes Fomentarius
Fomes fomentarius (Tinder Conk)
Possibly Safe
V1 Verified
Mushrooms
PubMed Studies
280
About
Tinder conk contains polysaccharides with immune-modulating, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Traditional wound healing use.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Beta-1,3/1,6-glucans activate pattern recognition receptors (Dectin-1, TLR2) on innate immune cells, triggering NF-kB and MAPK cascades for NK cell activation and cytokine production. Triterpenoids and ergosterol provide additional species-specific pharmacological activities.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Limited clinical data. Generally well tolerated.
🏷️ Other Names
Fomes fomentarius (Tinder Conk)