The efficacy and role of Pleurotus eryngii [picture]

Traditional Chinese medicine requires the use of traditional Chinese medicine when treating diseases, and Pleurotus ostreatus [picture], as one of the traditional Chinese medicines, is also frequently used. So, let’s talk about the effects and functions of Pleurotus ostreatus [picture] below.

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

[Original morphology] The cap is fleshy, 5-15cm wide, flat and hemispherical, gradually flattened, and finally concave, smooth, brown at first, then gradually white, with cracks and inward-curled edges when young. The flesh is white and thick. The gills are extended, slightly dense, white, then light yellow, and of unequal length. The stipe is eccentric, solid inside, white, 2-6cm long, 1-2cm thick, and gradually tapers downwards. Spores are oblong to elliptical, colorless, smooth, (12-14) μm × (5-6) μm, and contain inclusions.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown at the root part of Ferula.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The cap is flat and hemispherical, or flat, concave in the middle, 5-15cm in diameter, brown or off-white, with cracks on the surface, and some with curled edges; fleshy. The flesh is thick and white. The gills are slightly dense, of unequal length, white or light yellow. The stipe is eccentric, 2-6cm long, about 2cm in diameter, gradually tapering downwards, off-white in color, and solid inside. Slight odor, light taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; warm

【Meridian】 Spleen; Stomach meridian

【Functions and indications】Promoting qi circulation; eliminating accumulation; killing insects. Mainly used for stomachache, food accumulation, and worm accumulation

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: make into pills, 3-4.5g. For external use: Take appropriate amount and make into ointment for external application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

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