This research focused on accurately identifying two strains of medicinal mushrooms commonly used in Korean traditional medicine. Using DNA analysis techniques, researchers confirmed these mushrooms as Phellinus baumii, a species known for various health benefits. This identification is crucial for ensuring the safe and effective use of these mushrooms in medical treatments. Impacts on everyday life: • Helps ensure consumers are getting genuine medicinal mushrooms when purchasing supplements • Enables more reliable quality control in traditional medicine markets • Supports the development of new therapeutic treatments using these mushrooms • Contributes to safer use of natural medicine products • Assists in standardizing traditional medicine practices