The efficacy and function of black milk mushroom

There are many kinds of common Chinese medicinal herbs in life. Many people don’t know how to choose when using them, such as black milk mushroom. Therefore, before choosing, you need to have a certain understanding of its efficacy and dosage. So do you know what the efficacy and effects of black milk mushroom are?

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruiting body of the Russula family fungus Asphalt-colored Lactarius.

【Original morphology】 The cap is 5-10cm wide. The back is flat, sometimes slightly convex in the middle. Grey, anthracite, olive black. The lid edge is rolled down and has sparse brown-yellow hairs, and the lid surface is waxy. The flesh of the mushroom is white, turns red when injured, and has a spicy taste. The folds extend slightly downward and are ochre in color. The milk is carrot red-orange in color. The stipe is 3-6cm long and 1-2.5cm thick. Columnar. The spores are nearly round, (8-10)μm×(7.5-9)μm, with obvious meshes formed by ridges.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Solitary or in groups under coniferous and broad-leaved forests. It is easily found under and on the edge of forests of pine, spruce, Fagaceae and Theaceae. June to October is the mushroom-growing period. Ectomycorrhizal fungi.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The cap is hemispherical or flat, sometimes slightly convex in the middle, 4-8cm in diameter, black, smooth or with fine hairs. The flesh is thin and white or red. The gills are dense and white or light yellow. The stipe is cylindrical, 3-6cm long and about 1.5cm in diameter. Slight smell, spicy taste.

【Chemical composition】 Contains stearic acid ester.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; sweet; warm

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind and cold; relax muscles and activate blood circulation. Mainly used for rheumatic pain; numbness of limbs; convulsion of hands and feet

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-12g; or made into pills or powder.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed description of the effects and edible methods of black milk mushrooms. Medicines like black milk mushrooms are very effective in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using black milk mushrooms, they need to be used in moderation and should not be used too much, otherwise it will not be of any benefit to the body.