The efficacy and function of golden mushroom

Since Chinese medicine has fewer side effects, more and more people now want to use Chinese medicine to regulate their bodies. Here I would like to introduce to you a medicinal herb, the golden-top mushroom, hoping it will be helpful to you.

【Other names】 Elm mushroom, yellow tree nest, elm yellow mushroom

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruiting body of the fungus Pleurotus eryngii of the Trichoderma family.

【Original morphology】 The cap is 3-11cm wide. At the beginning, it is flat and spherical, with a color ranging from bergamot yellow to honey yellow. After unfolding, the shape varies depending on the position of the stipe, and there are funnel-shaped, semi-funnel-shaped or fan-shaped ones; the cap is smooth and bright yellow. The flesh is white with yellow and crisp under the skin. The gills are extended, slightly dense, of unequal length, white or light yellow, and often form grooves on the stalk. The stipe is eccentric, 2-5cm long, 4-9mm thick, often curved, white or light yellow, solid in the middle, and often connected at the base. Spore print is smoky grey or lavender. Spores are cylindrical, smooth, colorless, (7.5-9.5) μm × (3-4) μm.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on dead standing trees, fallen trees and stumps of elm and other broad-leaved trees, and occasionally on weak living trees.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The cap is funnel-shaped, 3-10cm in diameter, orange-yellow or straw-yellow in color, with a smooth surface and inward-rolled edges. Mushroom meat is white. The gills are slightly dense, unequal in length, white or light yellow, the stipes are eccentric, 2-5 cm long, 4-9 mm in diameter, often connected at the base, and white. Fragrant smell, light taste.

【Chemical composition】 Contains protein, amino acid, potassium, phosphorus, iron, calcium, sodium, magnesium, manganese, copper and zinc.

[Pharmacological action] 1. Effect on immune function The extract of Agaricus truncatula liquid shake flask culture pellets has a significant enhancing effect on the humoral and cellular immune functions of mice. Oral administration of 1.1×10/-4ml (culture fluid)/kg to mice daily for 15 consecutive days can significantly enhance the immune function and show a nourishing and strengthening effect.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; warm

【Entry into Meridians】 Spleen; Lung Meridian

【Functions and indications】Nourish and strengthen; stop diarrhea. Mainly used for weakness and atrophy; emphysema; dysentery

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 15-30g; or grind into powder and soak in wine.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

It can be seen that the medicinal value of golden top mushroom is still very obvious. However, not everyone can use Golden Crown Mushroom. We can judge based on our own physical condition.