The efficacy and function of corn black mold

The essence of traditional Chinese medicine is to treat both the symptoms and the root cause. Compared with Western medicine, the effects and efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine are much better. The same is true for the traditional Chinese medicine corn black mold. Here we will introduce the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine corn black mold.

[Other names] Corn head, corn bag, corn black rice, corn black powder, gray corn, corn black rice

[Source] Medicinal material source: It is the spore pile formed by the Ustilago farceae fungus Ustilago maydis parasitizing on corn.

[Original morphology] Spore piles can form tumors of various shapes and sizes on any part of the above-ground part of the host, with a diameter of more than 10m. In the early stage, the tumor is covered with a white membrane mixed with host tissue, which later breaks to reveal a pile of purple-brown powdery spores. The spores are spherical, oval or irregular in shape, yellowish brown, with obvious thorns on the surface, and 8-12μm in diameter.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: parasitic on corn.

【Properties】 1. Identification by properties: This product is a spore pile formed by the corn smut fungus parasitizing on corn. The spore pile is tumor-shaped, with a diameter of 0.4-15m, white, lavender or gray, covered with a thin film, and when broken, numerous black powders (winter spores) can be seen. Slight odor, light taste.

[Chemical composition] Corn smut contains glycolipids, monosaccharides, lipid compounds, nucleic acids, and amino acids. Among the amino acids, aspartic acid and glutamic acid are in higher content. It also contains carboxylic acids. In addition, it also contains squalene, 2,3-epoxysqualene, 4,4-dimethylergosta-8-ene-3β-ol, 24-methylene-24,25-dihydrolanosterol, lanosterol, 4-methylergosta-8,24(28)-diene, ergosterol, etc. Lipolytic enzyme, ferrichrome, ferrichrome A.

[Pharmacological action] Methionine produced by Ustilago maydis is one of the essential amino acids for the growth, development, maintenance and nitrogen balance of the body. It plays a special role in the metabolic process, that is, it contains convertible methyl (-CH3) and participates in the methyl conversion process which is extremely important for the life activities of the body. Various toxic substances can be detoxified through methylation and sulfhydryl conversion. Corn smut can form an auxin, indoleacetic acid (IAA), which can stimulate the growth of higher plants. In addition, corn smut can also produce smut acid, which can be used as a raw material for synthesizing musks in the spice industry. It also has some antibacterial properties.

【Nature and flavor】 sweet; neutral

【Meridian】 Liver; Stomach

【Functions and indications】 Strengthens the spleen and stomach; benefits the liver and gallbladder; calms the mind. Mainly used for hepatitis; gastrointestinal ulcer; indigestion; malnutrition; insomnia

[Usage and Dosage] Oral administration: stir-fry and take 3g each time; or make into pills, reduce the dosage for children.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The article introduces the effects and functions of corn black mold in detail. I hope everyone can remember its common effects, which will help us to use corn black mold correctly in our lives. Corn black mold can effectively improve our physical fitness and is very beneficial for improving our body immunity.