The efficacy and function of rosette leather fungus

Rosette fungus is a very common traditional Chinese medicine. Although it is very common, it has many magical effects. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruiting body of the fungus Rosette Cortex of the family Cortamycetes.

[Original morphology] The fruiting body is leathery, funnel-shaped, with layers in the middle forming a rosette, and is up to 10 cm high and wide. The lid surface is light beige to light brown, often with radial wrinkles. Hymenium smooth or with warty protrusions, light pink-gray to dark gray. Stipe short, lateral to medium. The flesh of the mushroom is white. Under the microscope, the spores are light blue-gray, have small tubercles, are nearly spherical, and have a diameter of 5-7μm.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on the ground in broad-leaved or coniferous forests.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The cap is funnel-shaped, with the middle layer stacked in a rosette shape, about 10 cm in diameter and 8 cm long, light beige or light brown, with radial wrinkles on the surface; the hymenium on the lower surface is smooth or has wart-like protrusions, and is pink-gray. The flesh is light beige. The stipe is short, with few branches, slightly lateral or central, and similar in color to the cap. Leathery. Slight or smelly smell.

【Nature and flavor】 sweet; neutral

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind and cold; relax muscles and activate blood circulation. Treats rheumatic pain; tendon spasm

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3-6g; or soak in wine.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Above we introduced what Rosette Fungus is. We know that Rosette Fungus has very comprehensive effects and functions, so Rosette Fungus can be used as a means of regulating the body in daily life.