Forest mushrooms are not yet a popular product, but very tasty, which can be found more and more often in prepared dishes. Today there are more and more information about the benefits of these mushrooms, but it is also known that they contain harmful substances.
Tree cultivated mushrooms contain a lot of protein and vitamins B and C. The amount of micronutrients in wood mushrooms is several times higher than in meat and vegetables.
Most can grow in a tree, but also in straw and cellulose. They know seafood and have a soft and soft texture. They grow in long stems and have a large and fleshy hat.
Young mushrooms are always gray, but they become brown when maturing. The meat is almost always white, in contrast to the hat, which can vary color (yellow, brown, gray, blue, etc.).
Useful properties of wood fungi
- Mushrooms contain a lot of vitamin D.
They are a source of vitamin D of plant origin. During their growth, fungi are exposed to ultraviolet radiation, at which time the amount of vitamin D. increases
- The caloric value of 100 grams of wood fungus (of which 0. 5 g of proteins, 0. 0 g of fats and 6. 8 g of carbohydrates) is 25 kcal or 105 kJ. 25 kcal per 100 g equals 1. 1% of average daily intake. It is a low calorie product, useful for losing weight.
- They contain nutrients that help reinforce the immune system.
Mushrooms contain enough polysaccharides, particularly Betaglucans. This substance activates immune cells and contributes to the struggle of the human body against viruses and bacteria, in addition to being able to suppress the growth of some tumors.
Group B vitamins and selenium also stimulate the immune system and protect cells and possible damage tissues.
- It is useful in the treatment of some neurological diseases.
The lacquered fungus and Saúco honeycomb are also known as Reishi fungi and lion hair and have medicinal properties. They are used in powder or in supplements and can be useful in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease.
- It favors cardiac function.
Forest mushrooms are also known for their cholesterol reducing properties and are good for people suffering from atherosclerosis and obesity. The substances that contain also help prevent the formation of plaques and clots in the blood vessels. All this helps reduce blood pressure and heart effort.
- Useful for the gastrointestinal tract.
Betaglucano, also known as a prebiotic of plant origin, favors the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria. This is very important to maintain a favorable environment in the gastrointestinal tract, immunity and is good for digestion.
Who can wood fungi be harmful to?
In addition to edible mushrooms, there are also poisonous, which can cause poisoning and even be mortal. Some mushrooms contain a compound called psilocybin, which can cause hallucinations, sound disorders and vision, as well as muscle weakness, drowsiness and nausea.
Contraindications:
- Tree mushrooms contain chitin and children under 14 years or elderly are not recommended;
- If you have a history of allergic reactions or it is hypersensitive, it is advisable to avoid these products in your diet;
- These fungi are quite difficult to digest, so if you suffer from stomach and intestinal diseases, you should consume them with caution.
The wooden fungus – chaga
The Chaga fungus is found above all in birch. Decomposes the structure of the tree, penetrating it deeply and absorbing all nutrients.
BENEFITS OF CHAGA FUNGO
- Like most wood fungi, it is rich in nutrients.
- It contains a large number of antioxidants. Its consumption is supposed to delay the aging process and improves the quality of the skin and hair. Slow down the aging process
- Antioxidants also help reduce cholesterol levels, thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
- There are more and more studies that show that the chaga can prevent the development of malignant tumors and slow down their growth. This has been proven in mice that has been chemically induced to develop cancer.
- The substances that make up the fungus intervene in the maintenance of the immune system regulating the production of cytokines.
- In addition, cytokine production can help control inflammation and combat autoimmune diseases.
- Chaga fungi also have a good effect on the diabetes course. It has been shown that they can reduce blood glucose levels in rats.
- The treatment of people with chaga fungi can prevent the development of side effects after chemotherapy, radiotherapy.
How to make chaga fungus tea
To prepare miraculous tea, we will need 3-4 small pieces of fungus chaga pour a liter of boiling and boil water for about two hours. Then you have to strain the infusion already prepared and you can drink. You can add your favorite herbs (for example, mint) or honey. You can drink about 300 ml of the drink a day.
Chaga fungus damage
Its consumption is not recommended to pregnant women and young children, as well as people prone to allergic reactions.
In large doses it can contribute to the development of renal calculations, since it contains a large amount of oxalates.
White wood fungus (tremella)
Of all the fungi of the wood, the white wood fungus is considered the most expensive and valuable.
Useful properties.
- In addition to all the aforementioned properties, Tremella contributes to delay the loss of calcium from the bones, which helps strengthen the musculoskeletal system.
- Polysaccharides contained in fungi break down fat cells and help get rid of excess weight.
- It reduces the risk of thrombosis, due to its effect on the blood coagulation system.
- The white wood mushroom has substances that protect the stomach mucosa and prevent the development of gastritis and ulcers.
- Tremella’s liquid extract has the property to resume nervous tissue growth.
- Free the growth of tumor cells, mainly lung cancer.
Can the white wood fungus cause damage to the organism?
The white wood fungus is quite harmless to the organism, except for people with individual intolerance.
Chinese fungus of pressed wood (atrial atrial)
The purple fungus is used in traditional medicine to treat hypertension, anemia and diabetes. It is sold pressed and after soaking it becomes much bigger. It has antibacterial properties and is used to treat the infections of the upper respiratory tract.
Main beneficial properties:
- It helps to deal with poisoning, acts as a natural sorbente.
- Improves metabolism and reduces body weight.
- It influences the hematopoietic system and improves blood quality, thus helping the rapid recovery of chemotherapy.
- Reduce the risk of thromboembolism.
- It can have ant i-inflammatory, astringent and anesthetic effects.
Benefits and damages of rain mushroom
Special beneficial properties:
- The pulp of the rainbow tree contains a substance called calvacin. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties, has ant i-cancer effects and is able to reduce the aggressiveness of tumors.
- On the basis of the fungus spores there are many medications that can help with poisoning with heavy metal salts, toxins and radionucleids.
- It is used externally to treat skin ulcers.
- Tinturas and decoctions prepared based on rainbow mushroom reduce inflammation, fever and swelling. It can reinforce immunity.
- Spores can be useful for stopping bleeding, healing pustules and have analgesic properties.
People with kidney problems can be harmed by land mushroom.
Recipes for cooking wood mushrooms
Forest mushroom salad with fungi
Ingredients: forest mushroom package, chicken fillet – 200 grams, function – 100 grams, carrots, onions, a pair of garlic cloves, peppers, cucumber, herbs, spices, soy sauce, sunflower oil.
Preparation method:
- Before preparing the salad, fill the mushrooms with water for a couple of hours, change the water, salt and cook for 10-15 minutes. Then boil the chicken fillet, cool and cut into canes.
- Pour boiling water on the function and leave a couple of minutes. Drain.
- Grate the carrots and finely chop the onion. Fry the carrot and onion in sunflower oil, then add the boiled mushrooms and garlic. Add cooked noodles, stew a couple of minutes and throw soy sauce to taste.
- Cut the peppers and cucumber in julienne, chop herbs.
- Mix the ingredients and dress with olive oil. Decorate with fresh herbs.
Salad with Chinese mushrooms
Ingredients: carrot, fresh cucumber, a pair of chicken eggs, dried Chinese mushrooms, chicken fillet, a pair of garlic cloves, soy sauce, olive oil, spices.
Cooking steps:
- Pour boiling water on mushrooms, cover and leave 20-25 minutes.
- Peel the carrots and cucumber and cut them into a julienne. Chop the garlic.
- Beat the eggs with a blender or a fork.
- Wash the mushrooms and leave them in small pieces with their hands.
- Fry the mushrooms in oil for about 10 minutes over low heat, stirring all the time, pour the sauce and reserve.
- Next, fry the chicken fillets, finely chopped, season them, add the garlic and cover with the eggs. Add carrots.
- Add cooked mushrooms and fry everything together.
- Plater the salad and add the cucumbers.
- Serve the hot salad and decorate with boiled rice.
