The efficacy and function of the curled edge mushroom

In daily life, people are not only very familiar with various foods, but also come into contact with a lot of medicines in daily life. Among them, the curled edge mushroom is a relatively common Chinese medicinal material. Given that there are still many people who don’t know much about the curled edge mushroom, let us take a detailed look at it below.

[Other names] Agaricus spp., Agaricus spp., Agaricus spp., Agaricus spp., Agaricus spp.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruiting body of the Agrocybe fasciata fungus of the Agrocybe family.

[Original morphology] The cap is concave in the center, raised around the edges, with the edge of the cap rolled down and inward, with a diameter of 4-15cm. The lid is slightly sticky when young, becomes dry and cracked in the center when mature. Brown, yellow-brown, olive-brown to dark brown. The later cover surface is slightly plush. The flesh of the fungus is thick and ochre-brown, turning red, brown or black after being injured. The gills are downward-extending and brown in color. After injury, they first turn red and then dark brown. The pleats are connected to form a mesh shape near the handle. The handle is columnar, of equal thickness and generally shorter. The surface is smooth and the same color as the lid. The spores are yellowish brown, brown, smooth, oval, (7-10) μm × (4-6) μm.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Solitary or in groups on tree stumps, or breaking out of the ground to form clumps from underground tree stumps. It grows mostly on understory wood such as oak and birch. Common in summer and autumn.

【Properties】 1. Identification: The fruiting body is wrinkled. Slightly sticky when wet. The cap is hemispherical, flat or concave in the center and nearly funnel-shaped, with a diameter of 4-15cm, khaki to bluish-brown, shiny, and the edges are rolled inward or flat. The flesh is thick, light yellow or light brown; the gills are wide, green-yellow or brown. The stipe grows in the center or on the side of the cap, is 4-8cm long, 1-2cm in diameter, smooth and solid. It has a fragrant smell and a unique taste.

【Chemical composition】 Contains muscarine, epi-muscarine and allo-muscarine.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly salty; warm; toxic

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind and cold; relax muscles and activate blood circulation. Mainly used for wind-cold-dampness arthralgia; waist and leg pain; numbness of hands and feet; tendon discomfort

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-10g; or made into pills or powder.

【Note】 Avoid excessive oral administration. Pregnant women and children are prohibited from taking it.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Therefore, through the detailed introduction of the Chinese medicine Agaricus fringeii in the above article, it is not difficult to find that Agaricus fringeii has many effects and functions, and its effect in health care is still very good.