Inonotus hispidus, commonly known as shaggy bracket, is a North American fungus and plant pathogen.
Description
The fruit bodies are generally semicircular and lumpy, measuring 10–20 centimetres (4–8 in) across. They are orangish with a lighter margin when fresh, blackening in age. The flesh is orangish and the spore print is brown.[1]
It is found on oak and other hardwoods through eastern North America.[1]
Uses
This fungus has been used in eastern Asia as a popular remedy for many illnesses like cancer, diabetes, and other stomach ailments.[2] In modern pharmacology, it has aided in lowering blood glucose levels, showing anti-tumor responses and improving overall health in mice.[3]
