Medicinal Benefits
The Agarikon mushroom was used by the ancient Greeks to treat tuberculosis, according to the writings of Dioscorides in 65 AD and by some indigenous people of the time for the treatment of smallpox. The recognized mycologist Paul Stamets has conducted numerous scientific investigations of the biological activities of Agarikon.
Antiviral activity has been demonstrated against a variety of a virus determined in vitro, especially against smallpox family viruses, HSV-1 and HSV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, and Mycobacterium.
BEST KITCHEN RECIPE
Agarikon Latte.
Ingredients:
½ teaspoon Agarikon powder.
1 teaspoon of coconut oil.
1 cup of almond milk.
Honey.
Cinnamon.
Preparation:
Blend all the ingredients and go.
10. Birch Polypore
Birch Polypore fungus is known by the scientific name of “Piptoporus betulinus” is commonly found in birch forests, especially in dead tree trunks.
This species of fungus is a very attractive polypropylene, it is extremely easy to recognize by the place where it grows and by the fact that its cap or hat is folded thereby forming a border around the surface of the pore, which distinguishes it from others mushrooms.
These caps are white and brown while the surface of the pore is white or grayish brown. Although this type of fungus is considered annual, that is, it does not live in more than one season, its fruiting body is hard and generally found next year.
Birch Polypore Mushroom
Macroscopic Description
Hat: They are especially large when they reach their total development, they reach up to 40 centimeters in diameter, their normal diameter being 25 centimeters. The thickness varies between 5
and 10 centimeters. When it begins its growth, that is, in its young stage, it is globose, like a spherical lump that sprouts from the trees, which evolves in a convex plane, in the form of a horse or kidney helmet. Its margin is very characteristic, it is incurred, rolled on tubes.
Hymenium: It is made up of short tubes with a length of up to 1.5 centimeters, with thick walls, white, and darkens when ripe.
The pores are small, 3 to 4 millimeters, rounded white that turn cream when dry.
Foot or Base: In many cases, it does not have, but when it exists it is extremely small, 1.5 centimeters, of the same texture and color of the hat.
Medicinal Benefits
Many years ago, people used this fungus to eliminate parasitic worms from the stomach and digestive system. It was mainly added to herbal tea to act as a laxative. It was also used to calm the nerves and eliminate fatigue.
One of the most important benefits of this fungus is that it stimulates the immune system. This is extremely important since an organism with a strong and healthy immune system does not suffer health problems frequently. This fungus also has antiseptic properties. It prevents infections when used as a bandage, people who have used it have said that it not only takes care of healing the wound, but also leaves no scar even when the wound is very deep.
It is also considering an anti-inflammatory, that is, it is capable of suppressing or completely reducing pain without touching the central nervous system.
Birch Polypore Mushroom
Consumption Of The Fungus Birch Polypore When the fungus is very young, even without the hymenium, it can be consumed, but it has little taste, besides being hard, elastic, and very bitter in texture.
This type of fungus is not known to be culinary, however, it can be used in cooking recipes in several ways. Younger polyps can be cut into very thin and small pieces to marinate and then roast. Already cut and dry, they can be used to be consumed in an herbal tea. Although it does not have a delicious taste, it is beneficial for the human organism.
The excellent dehydration of the fungus can preserve them over time (exactly the time in which it can be preserved is unknown). Once they have been dehydrated, they can be turned into powder by spraying them and adding them to any dish of your choice, to improve the chemical composition of the food and be much healthier.
It is advisable to store them in a cool place and that they are not in contact with any type of lighting (natural or artificial) once dehydrated.
BEST KITCHEN RECIPE
Birch Polypore Tea.
Ingredients:
1 cup dehydrated birch polypore mushrooms.
1 liter of water.
