As mushroom pickers joke, lovers of “quiet hunting” are divided into two types: “basket pickers” and “grebe pickers.” The first ones love to collect time-tested, beautiful and fragrant, appetizing and well-known white boletuses, boletuses, aspen mushrooms, saffron milk caps, chanterelles, honey mushrooms, and milk mushrooms. The latter prefer to be aesthetically pleasing and go into the forest with a smaller basket and the goal of finding something... more interesting. In fact, there are many types of edible mushrooms, but most people will pass by, since many of them are downright scary in appearance. In addition, there is an important rule: if you’re not sure, don’t take it, and especially don’t feed your neighbor. Fortunately, there are several large forums on the RuNet where you can contact experienced mushroom pickers and even mycologists with the question: what kind of mushroom is in the photo - and also look for recipes. MIR 24 has compiled a list of not very popular and completely unpopular edible mushrooms that are found in Russian forests.
Where does the Veselka mushroom grow in Russia and when to collect it?
The basidiomycete fungus vulgare belongs to the order Phallus. Indeed, in its mature form, due to its long stem and round cap, it very much resembles the male genital organ in a state of arousal. Because of this specific “appearance”, the fungus is popularly called “shammer”.
It’s enough to look at the Veselka mushroom to understand why it is called “smotnik”
“Shamotnik” grows in temperate latitudes, in deciduous, coniferous and mixed forests.
- Veselka reproduces by spores of round, oval, elliptical shape
- The mushroom cap develops in the ground. It has a round shape and size of approximately 6 cm by 5 cm. At first it is light gray, as the mushroom matures it darkens
- The leg of the oar can “shoot” 10-30 cm from the ground
- The “scumbag” lives only two days. At the very beginning, it is a grayish gelatinous egg with a mycelial strand at the base. During the ripening period, a dark olive cap rises on a dense light stalk with spongy walls. By the end of the second day of life, the Veselka exudes a fetid aroma, and on the third day it disappears without a trace.
Very often, the “witch’s egg” forms a symbiosis with beech, oak and shrubs; you need to look for it under them.
Phases of the “life” of the Veselka mushroom.
In Russia it can be collected:
- in the Caucasus
- in the Black Sea area
- in Siberia
IMPORTANT: The season for collecting veselka is quite long: the mushroom can be found from May to October
Spiky raincoat
Remember those funny white mushrooms that “smoke” (this is, of course, spores) if you accidentally hit them with your foot? This is the spiny puffball - an edible mushroom of the champignon family. It is also called “pearl raincoat” - young mushrooms are beautiful, their surface is covered with small thorns that disappear over time, the flesh has a pearly tint. It is the snow-white young mushrooms that are eaten; when the flesh turns yellow, the puffball becomes inedible. This mushroom generally becomes unusable very quickly - its insides turn into a powdery spore mass, which bursts out through the hole formed in the top. It looks impressive, hence the nicknames “grandfather’s tobacco” and “dust duster”. The puffball does not have a cap with plates or a stem, so it is not difficult to distinguish it from other poisonous or edible mushrooms. They say that the spiny puffball is a very tasty mushroom that can be boiled, fried, pickled, frozen for future use, and even dried in a special dryer.
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Medicinal properties of the healing mushroom Veselka: what does it treat?
People have known about the healing properties of veselka for a long time. Here are some interesting facts:
- Back in the 19th century, this mushroom was used to treat blue-blooded people in France, Germany and England.
- A.S. Veselka helped Pushkin with thrombophlebitis, and Balzac is supposed to have cured stomach ulcers with it
- The Russian royal family was also treated with Veselka
Preparations from the Veselka mushroom treat many diseases, even cancer.
So what does this wonderful mushroom help with?
- Firstly, from cancer. Moreover, at any stage of this terrible disease. Polysaccharides in the mushroom stimulate the production of perforin in the human body, which causes the destruction of cancer cells. It is believed that infusions of the “witch’s egg” stop the growth of malignant tumors of all internal organs, and also treat skin diseases, leukemia, papillomas, fibromas, fibroids, cysts and other benign neoplasms
- Secondly, from many internal diseases, for example, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, urinary and reproductive systems
- Thirdly, Veselka preparations are used externally for non-healing and infected wounds, trophic ulcers, dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, and other skin diseases
- Fourthly, the mushroom helps improve immunity, and also acts as a powerful antiviral and antibacterial agent for many infectious diseases, ranging from acute respiratory viral infections and purulent tonsillitis to viral hepatitis B and C
Horn-shaped funnelwort
The rather scary-looking funnel-horned funnel is considered a delicacy in Western Europe. For its black horns, the mushroom received gloomy names: in Germany - the trumpet of the dead (Totentrompete), in France - the trumpet of death (Trompette de la mort), the British turned out to be more positive and called it the cornucopia (Horn of Plenty). So, the mushroom has tube-shaped or cup-shaped hollow fruiting bodies, tapering towards the base. The hat is a deep funnel with a wavy edge turned outward. The height of the fruiting bodies can reach 12 centimeters, the diameter of the cap is up to eight centimeters. The spore-bearing hymenium of the funnel funnel is located on the outer tuberous surface; when the spores mature, it looks gray. The inside color can vary from black-brown to dark gray. The flesh of the mushroom is also dark in color, thin and brittle. Raw mushrooms have practically no smell and taste, but they intensify with heat treatment and drying. “Trumpets of Death” are fried, steamed, dried, boiled, and used to make sauces and seasonings.
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Veselka mushroom in official medicine
It would be surprising if official medicine did not become interested in people’s talk about the miraculous properties of the “witch’s egg” and did not try to confirm or refute them. In the 20th century, scientific studies of this mushroom were periodically carried out in various countries of the world, during which its antitumor and many other beneficial properties were confirmed.
IMPORTANT: At the intersection of traditional and alternative medicine, there is a special method of treatment with mushrooms - fungotherapy. Within the framework of this method, the fun is used in one form or another.
Auricularia ear-shaped, or ear of Judas
This mushroom is found in the Far East and is especially popular in Asian cuisine. The Chinese call it “black tree mushroom Muer”, the Japanese call it tree jellyfish. In the European tradition, the auricularia ear-shaped was called the “ear of Judas.” There is a legend that Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Christ, hanged himself on an elderberry, and a translucent flesh-colored mushroom, really very reminiscent of an ear, loves to grow on elderberries. The auricularia can reach up to 10 centimeters in length, it is velvety on the outside and smooth on the inside. The flesh of the mushroom is thin and gelatinous. The Chinese make soup from it or add it to salads; before eating, Judas ears need to be soaked for at least an hour and then boiled.
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How to prepare Veselka mushroom tincture with vodka? "Witch's egg" on Cahors and water
For the treatment and prevention of various diseases, the veselka is used:
- in pure raw form
- thermally processed as part of dishes
- in the form of a tincture of vodka, Cahors and water
- in the form of a decoction
RECIPE: “Witch’s egg” in alcohol
An alcohol tincture is prepared from the Veselka mushroom.
You need: young veselka mushroom in the form of an egg – 100 g fresh (or 20 g dry), vodka – 400 ml
- wash the mushrooms and cut them crosswise to expose the core
- put mushrooms in a glass jar
- pour vodka on the veselka
- infuse the mushroom for 2 weeks, during which time the jar should be kept in a dark place
IMPORTANT: They say that the healing properties of the fungus will increase if, before making each cut on the mushrooms, you dip the knife in Epiphany water. You can also replace vodka with Cahors consecrated in the church.
There is a category of people for whom tinctures containing alcohol are contraindicated. They can prepare their own veselka preparation using water or oil.
RECIPE: Veselka mushroom oil preparation
“Witch’s egg” can be infused with oil.
You need: fresh Veselka mushroom – 50 g, olive oil – 200 ml
- mushrooms finely chopped or grated
- the oil is heated to 38-40 degrees
- the mushroom is placed in glass and poured with warm oil
- the drug is placed in the refrigerator for 5 days
- then filter and apply
RECIPE: Witch's egg decoction
You need: dried Veselka mushroom – 10 g, water – 400 ml
- bring water to a boil
- prepare a water bath at the same time
- the mushroom is poured with boiling water, the container with it is placed in a water bath
- simmer the broth for 15 minutes
- cool and leave for an hour
- filter and apply
IMPORTANT: For the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases, it is necessary to take from 1 liter to 3 liters of tincture or decoction of “smotnik” per course, so the proportions according to recipes can be increased
Morel
The morel is difficult to confuse with other mushrooms due to its unusual porous cap. The mushroom can reach 20 centimeters in height and is hollow from the inside. There are several edible types, for example, the edible morel, the conical morel and the tall morel - they all look similar to each other. The morel is an edible mushroom of the third category; it is believed that it needs to be boiled for 10-15 minutes before eating. The main thing is not to confuse the morel with the line, which often happens. Morels have an egg-shaped cap, conical, pointed upward. The caps of the lines are “wrinkled”, irregular in shape, reminiscent of a brain, their stem is less pronounced. If morels are harmless, then the lines contain strong toxins.
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Use of Veselka mushroom in folk medicine
- “Sramotnik” is used to treat various endocrine diseases, including diabetes of the first and second types and thyroid diseases. To do this, the mushroom tincture must be taken for 3 months according to the following scheme: 3 weeks on - 1 week off
- The mushroom is used in the complex treatment of severe viral diseases, such as hepreviruses, cytomegaloviruses, papillomavirus, and hepatitis viruses. To increase the body's defenses to resist infection, you need to gradually drink 3 liters of tincture or decoction (1 dessert spoon 3 times a day)
- Diseases of the heart and blood vessels bring severe discomfort and slowly kill the body. And this is where the miracle mushroom can help. It has the ability to remove cholesterol from the body and “cleanse” the blood of its plaques. Veselka tincture, taken twice a day for a month before meals, normalizes blood pressure. For varicose veins, the tincture can be used externally in the form of lotions. They should be applied once a day to areas with a “mesh” for 15-20 minutes. But! You cannot apply insulation to compresses on veins!
- If a person has gastritis or an ulcer, it is recommended to take Veselka oil tincture. Firstly, the mushroom itself has bactericidal and wound-healing properties, and secondly, the oil envelops the organ covered with erosions. For hemorrhoids and rectal fissures, you can insert suppositories with a funnel, the recipe for their preparation is given below
- Using the “witch’s egg” drug, you can cure cystitis, pyelonephritis, and get rid of polyps in the bladder. The mushroom has a beneficial effect on the male and female reproductive systems. It is a strong aphrodisiac and helps men regain sexual power. Veselka suppositories are used to treat prostatitis in men and inflammatory diseases of the genital organs in women (then they are used rectally or vaginally). For mastopathy and lactostasis, a cake made of clay, water and an alcohol tincture of Veselka is applied to the breast. If you take Veselka tincture in oil orally, you can increase the amount of breast milk in a young mother. But! During pregnancy, mushroom preparations cannot be used, as it has abortifacient properties.
- In the second half of life, people are recommended to use “witch’s egg” preparations for the prevention and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system: arthritis, arthrosis, coxarthrosis, osteochondrosis, gout. For plaques in the joints, the tincture diluted with water is rubbed into problem areas. They do the same for radiculitis; after rubbing, they wrap themselves up and go to sleep.
- During the epidemic of ARVI and influenza, Veselka tincture is used as an immunostimulant: drink 1 teaspoon of the drug after breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Veselka lotions very effectively treat skin allergies, prickly heat, ulcers and fungus. If you rub the insect bite with tincture, it will not become inflamed and will not itch. The infusion can be used for burns and frostbite of 1st and 2nd degree
RECIPE: Candles with Veselka mushroom (10 pcs)
Homemade rectal and vaginal suppositories with Veselka.
You need: cocoa butter – 25 g (edible), propolis tincture – 2 ml, Veselka tincture – 5 ml
- candle molds are prepared from foil and a pen cap
- cocoa butter is heated in a water bath and mixed with propolis and veselka tinctures
- keep in a water bath for another 5 minutes to evaporate the alcohol
- pour warm oil into molds
- the cuts are sent to harden in the refrigerator, where they are kept during the entire treatment
Yellow Ramaria, or Horntail
This mushroom has a coral-shaped shape, for which it received the nickname “deer horns” or “horned mushroom”. The fruiting body of yellow ramaria consists of several branching processes coming from one base. The length of the fruiting body can reach 10-15 centimeters, height – 6-20 centimeters, weight – up to three kilograms. The color of a young mushroom is usually uniformly yellow, although it may acquire other shades with age. The mushroom has a sweet smell and delicate taste; the Chinese call it “mushroom noodles” and artificially cultivate it. Rogatika is fried, boiled, stewed, but the yellow ramaria soup is especially tasty.
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Treatment with Veselka mushroom for prostatitis
Prostatitis is the scourge of men over 50. They are looking for any ways to cure this disease and overcome the physical and psychological discomfort associated with it. The sad consequences of prostatitis are adenoma and prostate cancer. You can save yourself from this disease:
- candles with tincture of “witch’s egg”
- microenemas with this drug
RECIPE: Microenemas for prostatitis with Veselka tincture
For prostatitis, microenemas with Veselka help.
Needed: Veselka tincture – 3 tbsp. spoons, cooled boiled water – 100 ml, syringe
- tincture of “smotnik” is diluted in water
- draw the solution into a syringe
- do a microenema
- The procedure is recommended to be carried out every day for a course of 2 weeks, with a break of 3 courses of enemas per week
Veselka mushroom tincture: instructions for use in oncology
For the treatment of cancer, it is recommended to use Veselka tincture in the following way:
- course of treatment – 12 months
- take the tincture for 30 days in a row, then take a break for 10 days
- number of appointments per day – 2-3
- You should drink the tincture before meals, about half an hour
- single dose from 1 dessert to 1 tablespoon of tincture, depending on the stage of the disease
After the first course of treatment with tincture, it is necessary to undergo a re-examination. As a rule, their results are pleasing. If the patient’s condition does not improve, he may need to switch to another medicine.
To treat oncology, tincture from Veselka is drunk for a year.
IMPORTANT: Cancer patients do not need to consider Veselka a panacea. The mushroom is in no way an alternative to the treatment provided for by the official protocol! Also, you don’t need to wait for instant healing: cancer is a very serious illness, it takes months and years to fight it
Is it possible and how to grow Veselka mushroom at home? Veselka mushroom mycelium
The healing mushroom Veselka can be grown at home. To do this you need to buy seedlings.
Veselka from mycelium can be grown at home.
IMPORTANT: Veselka seedlings are called mycelium. It is sold in packs of 100 g. The average price per pack is $10.
- This package is enough to plant a mushroom on 2 square meters (under a tree or bush)
- Mycelium is ordered in winter, then it survives shipment better
- It is stored in the refrigerator until planting.
- To plant, you need to go deep into the ground to a depth of 30 cm and organize a nutrient medium for the mushroom in three layers (10 cm each)
- The bottom layer is formed from leaves, grass and tree bark
- The middle layer is forest humus. The mycelium is poured into it (evenly)
- The top layer repeats the bottom and is formed from plant remains
- From above, the planting site is covered with garden soil.
The first harvest of “witch mushrooms” can be harvested 1.5 – 2 months after planting, then new ones will grow twice a month. The mycelium will live for about 5 years.
Sarcocypha scarlet
Despite its poisonous color, scarlet sarcocypha is quite edible and tasty in skillful hands. This is a small mushroom measuring from 1.5 to 5 centimeters in diameter on a low stalk. The cap resembles a bright red saucer with the edges rolled inward, the red color contrasting with the light outside of the mushroom. Being a saprophyte, Sarcocypha scarlet grows on rotting trunks and branches of trees covered with a layer of foliage or soil. The pulp is elastic, but when cooked correctly it becomes soft and tender. Scarlet sarcocypha is pickled, fried and stewed; there are many recipes for preparing this mushroom.
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Is it possible to buy Veselka mushroom in capsules at a pharmacy?
Pharmacies sell a dietary supplement - Veselka mushroom in capsules. It is taken 1-2 capsules twice a day for a course of 1-2 months.
Fun capsules.
Pharmacy tincture Veselka.
