Tiger Milk Mushroom or more commonly known as "tiger milk" got its name from oral narratives among the aborigines. It is a fungus that grows from the tiger's breast milk which dripped onto the soil and came into contact with the air. The Tiger Milk Mushroom belongs to Polyporaceae in the Basidiomycota of the Fungus Kingdom. It is classfied as a unique medicinal fungus with multiple curative effects. Tiger Milk Mushroom is also known as Malaysia's national treasure fungus. The medicinal effects of Tiger Milk Mushroom were discovered by humans more than 400 years ago. It later became a common medicine. Aborigines often use tiger milk to treat cough, asthma, bronchitis, vomiting, fever, breast cancer, gastric cancer, food poisoning and as other forms of medicinal treatment materials Studies have shown that Tiger Milk Mushroom sclerotia contains various biologically active ingredients such as polysaccharides, polysaccharide protein complex (PSPC) and β-glucan, with good antiinflammatory, antioxidant, anti-proliferation and immune-regulating effects. It is effective in improving the respiratory tract among asthma sufferers and nasal allergy among smokers or people who have been exposed to environmental pollution for a long time. Moreover, Tiger Milk Mushroom also contains substances similar to nerve growth factor (NGF), which can enhance the activity of nerve development.

Since ancient times, Cordyceps Sinensis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to regulate the respiratory system and improve kidney function. It was recorded in the Chinese Qing Dynasty medical book "Materia Medica" that, "Cordyceps Sinensis protects the lungs, nourishes the kidneys, replenishes the essence, stops bleeding and reduces phlegm.” It also has direct anti-virus, regulation of the central nervous system and regulatory functions. It has such comprehensive effects on the human body that it has been said to be miraculous, deserving the reputation of "fairy grass" since ancient times.