Jade Crane Mushroom

Mushrooms are acrid, sweet, temperate, referred to as Pi and Kidney and have many healing effects such as treating physiological weakness, impotence, constipation, joint pain, and nourishing the body. This medicine is non-toxic and has almost no side effects. It is safe to use for cooking, drinking or soaking in alcohol.

Other names : Tua Duong, Pin tuber, Soa co, Dia capillary, Earth wind tuber

Scientific name : Cynomorium songaricum

Family: Balanophoraceae (Earth Wind)

Botanical characteristics

Mushrooms are a perennial plant. The tree survives and grows by parasitic living on large, broad-leaved trees in the forest. In essence, this plant does not belong to the mushroom family, but when it shoots out of the ground, the top has a similar shape to the stem of a mushroom, so it is called by the folk with the name "jewel mushroom".

How many types of mushroom are there?

Depending on the color and shape, the jade crane mushroom is divided into many different types. Of these, the most popular are the following:

- According to the outer shape:

Male crane pearl mushroom: The body is pyramidal, the length ranges from 10-15cm but sometimes longer. Observe from the outside, the dark red-brown color is made up of countless tiny flower stalks, covered with purple color outside, not open. This type of mushroom will have a milder and more fragrant aroma than the female.

Female crane pearl mushroom: The stem is smaller, the flower is big and long, similar to the young corn. The scent is there but little. The tubers are young and contain little fiber.

- Stool according to the color of the intestine:

Yellow Gut Mushroom: The inner part is yellow and fragrant

Mushrooms with red and purple intestines: The intestines are red, some types are slightly purple. The length and diameter are smaller than that of the yellow gut fungus.

Distribution

Mushrooms grow well in the deep humid forest environment at an altitude of over 1500 meters, under the canopy of large trees. In our country, this medicinal herb is found in many northern mountainous provinces such as Yen Bai, Cao Bang, Tam Dao, Lao Cai, Ba Vi, Son La, Hoa Binh, Hoang Lien Son, and Sa Pa .

Parts used

The whole jade crane mushroom can be used as medicine

In which season is the pearl crane mushroom available?

Mushrooms are usually available from September to December every year. Trees that reach the standard size will be collected by the people. After December, some of the remaining plants will sink to the ground and continue to grow the following year when conditions are favorable.

Harvest – preliminary processing

Mushrooms usually grow in clusters. In the same cluster both male and female fungi can be found. Mushrooms the size of a large finger, brown or dark red will be dug. A few branches that are too small will be kept so that they continue to grow and harvest at a later time.

After digging, the mushrooms will be washed many times with clean water and drained. Use fresh or dried whole tubers or cut into thin slices lengthwise and dry in the shade to slightly shrink the face.

Medicinal properties

Dried jade mushroom is black or dark, slightly soft, rough surface, heterogeneous shape. An oval head, elongated below the body.

Can the pearl mushroom be eaten?

Mushrooms can be eaten. This material is used in many medicinal dishes to help treat diseases and improve health.

Preserve

Dried shiitake mushrooms will last longer than fresh mushrooms. After drying and drying completely, medicinal herbs are stored in plastic bags or plastic boxes, glass jars.

Make sure to close the mouth or tie the top of the bag tightly, store it in a dry, ventilated place so that bacteria, fungi and moist air cannot penetrate inside, causing the medicinal herbs to be damaged.

Chemical composition

Mushrooms contain:

Fat

Oil

Gentianine

Carpain

Choline

Vitexin

Orienti

13 kinds of amino acids

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