to treat coughing, sore throats, "bad chests", fevers and diarrhoea. There is some uncertainty about which species of Phellinus were used.

Species

As of October 2025, Catalogue of Life lists 94 species in the genus Phellinus. Selected species include:
* Phellinus ellipsoideus
* Phellinus igniarius
* Phellinus lundellii
* Phellinus pomaceus