Bearded tooth
Hericium erinaceus
ItLet's start 2,000 years ago in Asia's hilly regions.
Bearded tooth can be seen on a wide variety of tree species.
It was used as a tonic in traditional Chinese medicine to improve overall health and longevity.
Buddhist monks were said to use this mushrooms powder as a tea to boost their brain strength
and concentration during meditation.
In China, this fungus is known as Hou Tou Gu (Monkey Head Mushroom),
while in Japan, it is known as Yamabushitake.
Name: bearded tooth, Hericium erinaceusName: bearded tooth, Hericium erinaceus
Other names: Monkey head mushroom, Lions mane mushroom, Satyr's beard, Bearded hedgehog mushroom
Family: Hericiaceae (spiny beard relatives)
Harvest months: Aug-Oct
Usable plant parts: Fruiting body, cap, stem
Appearance: The bearded tooth has a short stalk.
The basic shape of its fruiting body is roundish, oval, or heart-shaped and the outside of the fruiting body is covered with innumerable hanging spines, spikes, or bristles.
When it's young, it is pearly white. Older specimens change color from top to bottom to yellowish-brown.
The mushroom can reach a size of up to 30 centimeters and produces almost colorless spores.
Habitant: In forests with high humidity; exclusively on deciduous trees.
Risk of confusion: Northern spiky mushroom, white spiky mushroom
Toxicity: non-toxic
Warning: There were occasional indications of allergic reactions. For this reason, it should be taken in gradually, just like all other mushrooms.
Ingredients: B vitamins, iron, essential amino acids, fats, germanium, potassium, calcium
Properties: antibacterial, anticarcinogenic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, immune strengthening
Helps with: alzheimer's disease, anxiety, dementia, hot flashes, high cholesterol
Plant uses
Cooking:
The bearded tooth is edible and has a similar texture to bread and the taste is similar to seafood
Health:
All eight amino acids essential for humans are found in the mushroom.
Modern research has now confirmed that this mushroom has strong anti-inflammatory
and antibacterial effects.
It also proved to be an effective remedy for anxiety, restlessness, and nervous disorders.
Beauty:
None.
