- Characteristics of
- Useful properties of
- Place in cooking
- Contraindications
Mushroom-ram is a huge rarity, and therefore very much appreciated among mushroom pickers. Not every "quiet hunter" is able to boast such a find. And if luck still smiles, then the lucky one will certainly repeatedly tell this to his friends. So, what is remarkable about this mushroom?
Characteristics of
Mushroom ram, or griffle curly, or maytake, has a fairly large fruiting body, whose diameter can reach 0.8 m. Its shape is irregular, globular. The central part is a short stump, from which numerous branching flat legs of different thickness come out, ending with flat round, semicircular, linguiform or shovel-shaped hats. The width of each can be from 4 to 10 cm, the thickness - 5-10 mm. All hats are fleshy-leathery, their surface is rough, the edges are thin, wavy or lobed, painted grayish-yellow or grayish-brown, with the shade closer to the stem, usually lighter. Sometimes the surface of the caps is pubescent or with a touch, the lower part is tubular. Spore powder is whitish.
Note! Sometimes on one fruit body can be located about two hundred and more branches with hats. Fascinating fungi are often counted!
Many people are interested in one question - curly griffle is an edible fungus or not. This mushroom is edible, it has a very pleasant taste and a rich flavor. For this reason, this product can be used not only as a remedy, but also as an ingredient in many dishes.
Why is it called a mushroom-ram? Because it looks like a bushy thick cluster with a large number of twigs twisted like a mutton.
In general, the mushroom-ram is a representative of a very interesting species with a very curious appearance, which is clearly visible in the photo. Its fruit body is annual, and the mass of one specimen can reach up to 4 kg, but there are also real giants weighing about 10 kg. With age, the tissue of the fungus becomes more fibrous, and the taste rancid.
Distribution
A mushroom-ram grows where there are broad-leaved trees. Preferred for him are old oaks, less often maples. In the southern regions, it settles on chestnuts and beeches, usually on the lower part of the tree either directly on the forest floor or on the stump.
Growth of the fetal body occurs quite quickly - literally in 1-2 weeks the fungus acquires quite impressive dimensions. During growth, white rot forms. The beginning of development falls on the last decade of July and lasts until the last decade of September. Collecting mayake begin in August. In this case, quite a bit of time passes from the initial phase of growth and to decay, for this reason the collection time is very limited.
The most common in China and Japan, often found in Tibet.
Note! It was here that we first learned about the healing properties of the mytake mushroom. In other countries, scientists studied its qualities relatively recently - about 30-35 years ago. And, unfortunately, because of this property of this fungus is still not fully disclosed!
Mushroom-lamb is listed in the Red Book and belongs to category 3D - a rare species. This means that the melon specimen has a very limited range. In Russia, in the wild, it is extremely rare - found mainly in broad-leaved forests of the middle belt. But at the same time, many gardeners try to cultivate it on their private plots.
Useful properties of
So, let's figure out what properties mushroom maitake possesses, what its purpose and scope are.
These mushrooms have a fairly wide range of useful qualities. First of all, they are valued for a powerful immunostimulating effect and by the number of vitamins and trace elements do not know themselves equal. Grifola curly can provide quite a serious support to the heart and the vascular system. Substances that are part of this fungus, improve blood circulation, promote the purification of blood from cholesterol and take care of the walls of blood vessels.
Mushroom-ram and preparations based on it are used as bactericidal agents. By the way, even in ancient times, powders and broths from this representative of the flora treated such a complex disease as tuberculosis. Plus, Maytak is able to adjust the work of the nervous system, relieve fatigue, eliminate severe headaches and help in the treatment of chronic fatigue.
Important! It is proved that curly griffle is a very good adjuvant in the treatment of oncological diseases. And it also successfully reduces the side effects of chemotherapy, prevents the formation of metastases and, of course, provides cancer prevention!
The mytake mushroom perfectly cleanses the body of toxins and toxins, which immediately has a positive effect not only on overall health, but also on skin condition:
- cleanses the pores;
- the skin becomes more elastic, elastic;
- disappears greasy luster;
- improves and aligns its tone.
Application of the extract
As a medicinal plant griffle curly is grown in China under special conditions - for it whole plantations of fruit trees have been created, on the wood of which this mushroom and "selate".As the product matures, the product is collected and a purified extract is made from it. As a result, 10 kg of fresh mushrooms produce 1 kg of extract.
It is believed that it is the extract of Maytake that is able to fully reflect the potential of this plant. And it's really huge and its possibilities are amazing. Studies have shown that this remedy, when properly applied, can help a person get rid of many health problems.
Grifol curly fungus extract is endowed with numerous healing properties that act on our body as follows:
- improves metabolic and hormonal processes, which in turn allows to block the accumulation of adipose tissue and keep its weight at an optimal level;
- normalizing menopausal manifestations, helps women feel at this time as comfortable as possible;
- facilitates or completely removes the unpleasant sensations that disturb women in the premenstrual period: pain and a feeling of heaviness in the abdomen go away;
- shows good results in the fight against cancer - the extract activates the immune functions that must be responsible for this process;
- by removing cholesterol from the body performs preventive maintenance of diseases of the cardiovascular system, cleanses the walls of the vessels and makes them more elastic;
- in hypertension helps reduce blood pressure;
- is fighting against liver diseases, in particular, with cirrhosis, in which it helps to regenerate the cells of this organ;
- gives the body extra strength to fight against viral diseases, which becomes especially relevant in the season of colds;
- helps improve the metabolism of insulin and glucose.
The use of the extract of this fungus is obvious. It can help with viral and toxic liver damage, with problems with endocrine and cardiovascular systems, with fungal lesions, as well as in viral diseases and infections.
As you can see, the curry griffin mushroom has a versatile effect on our body and its useful properties can be listed for a long time. But the main thing in this is that it really exists, its healing power is proved and preparations based on it are realized.
As far as folk medicine is concerned, tinctures, decoctions, ointments and extracts of mushroom-ram are more often used in this area. Such remedies are used both for treatment of various diseases, and for skin care.
Take note! Extraction of the fungus-ram has long been noticed by modern beauticians, and therefore it can be found in many cosmetic products, whose action is aimed at restoring health and beauty of the skin!
A place in cooking
An original taste and pleasant aroma made mushroom maitake a welcome guest not only in the home medicine cabinet, but also on the tables. However, it is a huge rarity, and therefore not everyone can afford to enjoy his taste.
It should be remembered that the food is usually consumed by young mushrooms with a tender white flesh. This is due to the fact that the darkened specimens acquire not only a coarser fibrous structure, but also become bitter in taste. Plus, in the raw form of mushroom-ram is not served - it needs mandatory heat treatment.
Maitake, as a rule, is boiled or fried. They can be added to soups or based on aromatic sauces. In this case, the most expressive taste will be dishes from dried mushrooms. And here is how the basic individual dish of grifol curly is not served. Often, the fungus is pre-dried, ground to a powder and then added as a seasoning. Spice turns out to be universal - it sounds great with meat, fish, salads, and many other dishes.
Note! In the US, mushroom maitake is crushed and added to tea bags - a curative tea packet is obtained!
Contraindications
After considering what a ram looks like and having studied its medicinal properties, it is also necessary to note contraindications. These include:
- individual intolerance;
- use during pregnancy and lactation;
- children under 12 years old.
And do not forget to consult with a specialist before using the fungus ram for medicinal purposes.