The efficacy and function of red mushroom

The world is full of wonders, and Chinese medicinal materials are also varied and varied. Here I would like to introduce to you a Chinese medicinal material - color-changing red mushroom.

【Other name】 Mushroom

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruiting body of Russula integrifolia of the Russula family.

【Original morphology】 The cap is 5-12cm wide. Flat hemispherical, flattened at the back and concave in the middle, sticky, red to reddish brown, purple-red or eggshell color. The lid edge is thin and has stripes. The flesh of the mushroom is white. The gills are straight, white, with transverse veins between the gills. The stipe is nearly semi-columnar, 3-8m long, 1-2.5cm thick, white, occasionally light red at the base, and hollow. Spores are pale yellow, nearly spherical to broadly ellipsoidal, (7.7-11) μm × (7-9.2) μm.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in coniferous and broad-leaved mixed forests or on the edge of forests. It grows singly or in groups in summer and autumn. More common.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The cap is flat and hemispherical, or flat and slightly concave in the center, with a diameter of 5-12cm, red, reddish brown, purple or eggshell color, with smooth or ribbed edges. The flesh of the mushroom is white or wine-colored. The gills are slightly dense, off-white or grayish yellow, with transverse veins between the gills. The stipe is cylindrical, 3-8cm long, 1.5-2.5cm in diameter, white or slightly red at the base.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; slightly salty; neutral

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

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

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

I believe that through the detailed introduction of the color-changing red mushroom in this article, everyone can understand the efficacy and medicinal properties of the color-changing red mushroom. I hope this helps you all.