The efficacy and function of brown capped carnosus

We know that there are many kinds of Chinese medicinal materials, and brown-capped carnosus is one of them. In order for the brown-capped carnosus to play its role correctly and scientifically, it is necessary to master its consumption method, because different medicinal materials have their own unique nutrition and efficacy. Let’s study it below.

[Other names] Zhong Kui mushroom, ground chicken, soil mushroom, ground mushroom, Du mushroom, deer head mushroom, deer head, Zhong Kui, Kui chef, deer son mushroom, cow cheek mushroom

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruiting bodies of the fungi Sarcodon chinensis and Sarcodon scaly, both of which belong to the Odontaceae family.

[Original morphology] 1. The cap of the brown-capped carnosus mushroom is 4-15cm in diameter, flat, slightly concave in the middle, light yellow, flesh-colored to brown-yellow, smooth, and slightly sticky. The thorns are cone-shaped, thin, 1-2cm long, extended, milky white to khaki, with a central or lateral stipe, the same color as the cap, medium solid, 4-7cm long, and 2-3cm thick. The flesh is fleshy and creamy yellow. The spores are nearly spherical, with small warts on the wall, colorless and transparent or slightly yellow, and 5-8μm in diameter.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: 1. Growing on the ground in mixed forests.

【Chemical composition】 Sarcodon scaly contains urea, ergosterol, fungisterol, mannitol, inositol, guanine, uric acid and polysaccharide.

[Pharmacological action] Sarcosporum flavescentis has anti-cancer effect; the fruiting body of Sarcosporum flavescentis has the effect of lowering cholesterol in animal blood.

【Nature and flavor】 sweet; neutral; toxic

【Functions and indications】 Clearing away heat and detoxifying; anti-cancer. Sore throat, mumps, scabies, stomach cancer, liver cancer

【Usage and Dosage】 1. For oral use: decoct in water, 15-30g; or add crystal sugar.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above describes some ways to eat brown-capped Sarcosoma. Although many medicinal herbs can be eaten, we must remind everyone that Chinese medicines generally cannot be taken indiscriminately and should be used according to your own situation.