The efficacy and function of purple crystal mushroom

Although Western medicine and Western drugs are more common nowadays, people still often believe that diseases can only be cured by taking Chinese medicine, because Chinese medicine can cure the root cause. Amethyst mushroom is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. Let’s take a look at some common knowledge about amethyst mushroom.

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

[Original morphology] The cap is fleshy, with a diameter of 3-6.5cm. Spherical, convex to flat later, sometimes concave in the middle; lid surface moist, glabrous and smooth, bright purple to lilac, fading to light dirty reddish brown or dirty pink; lid margin initially involutes, then slightly wavy. The flesh is thick, soft, violet in color, white when dry, and has a mild flavor. The gills are straight to slightly extended, dense, narrow, violet or the same color as the lid at first, light in color when dry; the edges of the gills are often serrated. The stipe is 3-5.5cm long, 0.7-1.2cm thick, cylindrical, with a swollen base, violet or the same color as the cap, which fades to a light color when dry or later. There is cotton-like fine powder on the upper part, and it is hairless or has longitudinal stripes on the lower part. It is slightly elastic and solid in the middle. Spore print flesh color. Spores are smooth or slightly rough, oval, colorless, (6-8) μm × (3-5) μm.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown on the ground in the forest, in groups in autumn.

[Properties] Property identification: The cap is hemispherical or flat, some are slightly concave in the center, 3.5-8cm in diameter, purple, lilac or brown-purple, with a smooth surface and curled edges. The flesh is purple. The gills are dense, unequal in length, and purple or the same color as the cap. The stipe is cylindrical, or slightly swollen at the base, 4-8 cm long and about 1 cm in diameter, covered with fine silky powder on the upper part and smooth or striped on the lower part, the same color as the cap. Fragrant smell, light taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; neutral

【Meridian】 Spleen meridian

【Functions and indications】 Strengthens the spleen and eliminates dampness. Mainly prevent beriberi

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 5-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of Amethyst Mushroom. When choosing it, pay attention to the dosage to avoid causing harm to your body.