The efficacy and function of leather ear

The medical value of Geer is beyond our imagination. It is very effective in treating some diseases. Leather ear contains many substances that are beneficial to the human body. Let’s take a look.

【Other names】 Mu Shangsen, Badan Chai

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruiting body of wild Trichoderma lucidum of the Trichoderma family.

[Original morphology] The fruiting body is leathery, and the cap is 3-9cm wide. Hemispherical, then fan-shaped or flat funnel-shaped; lid surface dry, with dense or coarse hairs, light violet, then light yellowish brown or ochre brown; lid margin initially rolled inward, then nearly flat, densely hairy. The flesh is thin, soft at first, then becomes leathery, and becomes corky when dry, with a slightly bitter taste. The gills are extended, dense, narrow, white to slightly red, and later light yellow-brown. The stipe is central, short, 1-3cm long and 0.2-0.8cm thick. Cylindrical, the same color as the lid, with coarse hairs, strong, leathery, and solid. The vesicles are cylindrical to rod-shaped, (45-50) μm × (10-13) μm. The spore print is white, the spores are smooth, colorless, oval, (6-8)μm×(3-4)μm.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on dead standing trees, fallen trees or stumps of broad-leaved trees such as poplar, willow and birch.

[Properties] Identification: The cap is leathery, concave in the middle, or funnel-shaped, 2-9 cm in diameter, diamond-colored, brown or rust-brown, with coarse hairs on the surface. The flesh is thin, leathery or corky. The gills are dense, narrow, unequal in length, and light yellow-brown. The stipe is leathery, lateral or sublateral, 0.5-2cm long, 0.2-1cm in diameter, the same color as the cap, with coarse hairs on the surface, and solid inside. It has a faint smell and a slightly bitter taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; slightly pungent; cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; reduces swelling; heals sores. Mainly used for sores, swelling, pain or ulcers; leprosy; waxberry poison sores

【Usage and Dosage】For external use: take appropriate amount, decoct in water for washing; or grind into powder and apply on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the functions of Ge'er. When using it, you can do it according to the needs mentioned above, and Ge'er is also very helpful in treating certain diseases.