Tiger Milk Mushroom (Cendawan Susu Harimau): The Complete 2026 Guide for Malaysian & Singaporean Families

Tiger milk mushroom (Lignosus rhinocerus), called cendawan susu harimau in Malay and 虎乳芝 in Chinese, is a Southeast Asian rainforest mushroom traditionally used for coughs and breathing. The part people use is the sclerotium, a hard storage organ that grows underground. Today it is usually taken as a powder in sachets or capsules, and the price depends on the brand, the part used and the dose. One box of TYGRON® (14 sachets) costs RM108 at myorgano.shop.

TYGRON® is a tiger milk mushroom (Lignosus rhinocerus) functional food developed by ORGANO and Fungitech Sdn Bhd in Malaysia and formulated in Australia.

What is tiger milk mushroom?

It is its own species, different from Cordyceps and Lion's Mane.

The name comes from a story. In the 2018 review of the species by Nallathamby and colleagues in Frontiers in Pharmacology, the authors record the folklore: the mushroom is believed to emerge where a female tiger's milk dripped.

The same review says the sclerotium "is highly sought after by the native communities in Malaysia". It also explains why wild mushrooms are scarce: "As the irregular shaped sclerotium remains underground, the collection of the mushroom is challenging".

Where does tiger milk mushroom come from?

For over 400 years, Malaysia's indigenous and local communities have used it to support breathing and ease coughing. They ground the hard sclerotium into powder and took it with water.

Western records go back to 1664, when English diarist John Evelyn noted a fungus called "Lac tygridis", meaning tiger's milk. In 1879 a specimen from Penang was carried to England and scientifically named for the first time, as reported by Sin Chew Daily (12 July 2026).

Today it is also cultivated.

What are the benefits of tiger milk mushroom?

Traditional use

The Nallathamby review records that native communities traditionally used it for cough and asthma.

What does the research say?

According to a study by Tan, Leo and Tan (Scientific Reports, 2021), 50 healthy adults took tiger milk mushroom every day for 3 months. The researchers reported these results:

These results are about tiger milk mushroom in that study, and each person is different. If your symptoms are severe or do not go away, see a doctor.

Does tiger milk mushroom have side effects?

Tiger milk mushroom is a food botanical and is generally well tolerated. A safety study by Lee and colleagues (Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2011) gave the sclerotium to rats for 28 days, up to the highest dose tested, and found no toxic effects from the mushroom. That is an animal study, so it is not a promise for every person.

With TYGRON®, what we hear about is mild and usually settles in the first few days: a bit of wind, a mild tummy ache or looser stools. If your stomach is sensitive, take it with or just after food.

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist first if you:

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Take blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder (TYGRON® contains turmeric)
• Take medicine that acts on your immune system

TYGRON® also contains acacia fibre, so leave about one to two hours between it and any oral medicine. It is not suitable if you have a known mushroom or fungi allergy.

Stop and get emergency help (Malaysia 999, Singapore 995) if you notice a rash or hives, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, wheezing or any difficulty breathing. Read more: side effects and safety, tiger milk mushroom and medication.

How do you take tiger milk mushroom?

It depends on the format, so follow the label. For TYGRON®, a powder in a sachet:

1. Tear one sachet and pour it into 100 to 150 ml of warm or room-temperature water, or about 50 to 75 ml for a half sachet.
2. Stir for 10 to 20 seconds until no dry powder is left. Avoid boiling water.
3. Drink it every day for best results.

A pale layer at the bottom of the glass is the mushroom powder, which does not dissolve in water. Stir again and drink.

Seniors follow the adult amount, and should check with their doctor first if they take daily medicine. Full guides: dosage by age, for elderly parents.

Is a sachet or a capsule better?

Pick the one you will actually take every day.

TYGRON® is a 5 g powder sachet with a naturally sweet elderberry taste. A typical capsule holds around 500 mg of powder, so one sachet equals about ten capsules. More here: powder vs capsule vs sachet.

Tiger Milk Mushroom, daily sachet

TYGRON® 8-in-1 Tiger Milk Mushroom

1,000 mg sclerotium per sachet. Elderberry taste. For the whole family, age 2 and up.

See TYGRON® →

How much does tiger milk mushroom cost?

Prices differ by brand, dose and the part of the mushroom used. Do not compare the box price alone. Work out the cost per day, then check how many mg of sclerotium you get for it.

TYGRON® prices at myorgano.shop:

New customers get RM10 off their first order. Prices can change, so check the product page for today's price.

How do you choose a good tiger milk mushroom supplement?

Check these five things on the label:

1. The part used. Look for the word sclerotium. Mycelium is a different part, the thread-like growth, and is often grown on grain. Read the difference.
2. The dose per serving. Look for a clear mg figure for the sclerotium. TYGRON® gives 1,000 mg per sachet.
3. Proof of quality. TYGRON® holds the Malaysia Book of Records for the highest 1,3/1,6 beta-glucan content in tiger milk mushroom in Malaysia. 1,3/1,6 beta-glucan is the most important active compound and quality benchmark in tiger milk mushroom: a higher content signals greater potency and quality. The sclerotium is where it concentrates most.
4. Factory and certificates. Look for GMP, HACCP and Halal on the finished product, not only on the raw material.
5. The ingredient list. TYGRON® has no preservative, no thickener, no starch and no mycelium. ORGANO uses Herbosomal® patented liposomal encapsulation technology (patent MY-188945-A) on the extract portion, designed to help your body absorb it more effectively.

Our mushroom is grown with the TMM365+ method, over 365 days per harvest cycle. Full guide: how to choose a brand, and how to read a label.

What is in TYGRON®?

TYGRON® is an 8-in-1 blend. Each sachet gives 1,000 mg of tiger milk mushroom sclerotium. The eight are:

• Herbosomal® Tiger Milk Mushroom Sclerotium Extract
• Vitamin C (90 mg per sachet)
• Acacia Fiber
• Bacopa Leaf Extract
• Elderberry Fruit Extract
• Astragalus Root Extract
• Lion's Mane Mushroom Fruiting Body Extract
• Turmeric Rhizome Extract

It also has a little stevia leaf extract for taste and two anti-caking agents. Store it in a cool, dry place. No fridge needed.

Where can you buy tiger milk mushroom in Malaysia?

Wherever you buy, check the company name, batch number and expiry date on the box. See how to spot a fake.

TYGRON® is sold at myorgano.shop, at our official ORGANO stores on Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop, and at selected pharmacy and clinic partners. On myorgano.shop, shipping is free from RM150 in West Malaysia, and from RM300 to East Malaysia and Singapore.

Frequently asked questions about tiger milk mushroom

Is tiger milk mushroom halal?

Yes. Tiger milk mushroom is a cultivated mushroom, so it is halal by nature, and in TYGRON® it is processed in a Halal MS 1500 certified facility with no alcohol used in the finished product. Halal status depends on the whole product and the facility, not the mushroom alone, which is why TYGRON® carries certification for the finished sachet.

How long until I notice a difference?

Some people see improvement within the first few days. Some customers even notice a difference after just one to two days, and most report a significant improvement in their lung wellness after a few weeks of daily use. Individual experiences vary.

Can children take it?

TYGRON® is suitable from age 2, at half a sachet a day for ages 2 to 6. It is not suitable under age 2. See also: guide for kids

Can I take it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Please consult your doctor first. TYGRON® is a daily botanical beverage that has not been specifically studied in pregnant or nursing populations. See also: pregnancy and breastfeeding

Formulated in Australia. TYGRON® is formulated in Australia, designed by our Sydney-based team (Fungitech Australia Pty Ltd) to one of the world's most stringent functional-food standards, then manufactured in Malaysia under GMP, HACCP and Halal-certified conditions. Why TYGRON® is formulated in Australia.

About the author

This article was written and reviewed by Boey Tze Zhou, Founder and CEO of ORGANO. Boey holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (First Class Honours) from Universiti Putra Malaysia and has completed Stanford University's Introduction to Food and Health and the University of Minnesota's Integrative Health and Medicine specialization (including Herbal Medicine) through Coursera. With over two decades in functional-mushroom cultivation, he developed the TMM365+ slow-grown method behind the Malaysia Book of Records beta-glucan certification held by Fungitech Sdn Bhd. He is an international speaker on functional mushrooms, invited to China International Mushroom Day 2025 and other mushroom-science events across the Asia-Pacific, and was named one of the Top Ten Outstanding Penang Youth (TOPY) in 2024. Read more about the founder

Sources

• Nallathamby and colleagues, Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2018
• Tan, Leo and Tan, Scientific Reports, 2021
• Lee and colleagues, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2011
• Sin Chew Daily, tiger milk mushroom heritage feature, 12 July 2026, print edition

This article is general information, not medical advice. TYGRON® is a functional food. If symptoms are severe or persistent, please see a doctor. TYGRON® and the ORGANO logo are registered trademarks of Fungitech Sdn Bhd, registered in Malaysia.