This research explored ways to cultivate a rare medicinal mushroom traditionally used by Malaysian indigenous tribes. The study found that while the mushroom can be grown artificially using sawdust as a growing medium, the cultivated versions had lower antioxidant properties compared to wild specimens. This highlights the need to optimize cultivation methods to maintain the mushroom’s health benefits. Impacts on everyday life: – Provides a sustainable way to produce medicinal mushrooms without depleting wild populations – Helps preserve traditional medical knowledge while validating it scientifically – Offers potential new natural antioxidant supplements for health maintenance – Creates economic opportunities for indigenous communities through mushroom cultivation – Contributes to the conservation of rare species