The efficacy and function of red ghost pen

The red ghost pen can not only supplement the body's nutritional elements, but also help regulate various functions of the body. It also has high medicinal value. Today, I will take you to learn about the red ghost pen.

[Source] Fungus, Basidiomycetes, Phallus orders, Phallus family, Phallus rubicundus (Boss.) Fr., the fruiting body is used as medicine.

[Habitat distribution] It occurs on the ground in bamboo forests, fields and grass after rain in summer and autumn. Distributed in Liaoning, Hebei, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Henan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan and Yunnan.

[Preparation] After picking, rinse off the sticky and smelly spores on the surface of the cap with water, dry it in the sun and set aside.

【Functions and indications】Dissipate toxins, reduce swelling, and promote tissue regeneration. Used externally to treat sores and ulcers.

[Usage and Dosage] After drying in the sun, grind it into powder and mix it with sesame oil to make a paste for application, or apply the dry powder directly.

【Note】 This fungus is poisonous and should not be taken orally.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Red ghost pen is a medicinal material that has existed for a long time. It is recorded in many Chinese medicine books, which shows that red ghost pen does have good medicinal value.