The unusual shape and the change in smell during growth already make this mushroom an interesting object to observe. But, as it turned out, it is also a medicine. Veselka vulgare mushroom - medicinal properties and contraindications, recipes and applications, cosmetic possibilities and doctors' opinion about an unusual natural object, read on.
As many people have called the common veselka - a witches egg, a stinking morel, an upstart, a scoundrel, a damn egg. But such unattractive names, nevertheless, had no connection with the properties that the unusual mushroom demonstrated. Among the interesting facts about Veselka: the mushroom has long been considered a powerful aphrodisiac, and Montenegrin peasants rubbed its mucus on the necks of bulls before competitions such as bullfighting. Balzac himself treated stomach ulcers with tincture of Veselka, and successfully.
Description
At a young age, the fungus has an ovoid shape, and the fruiting mushroom body is surrounded by a thin mucous membrane under a light leathery film. During ripening, this part of the mushroom breaks into several blades. And here the most interesting thing begins - the record-breaking mushroom shows amazing growth rates. Veselka reaches its largest size in 15-20 (maximum 40 minutes).
Before our eyes, a thin leg grows from the egg, and at its upper tip a “hat” appears with a spore-bearing mucous liquid. This greenish slime just smells disgusting. Flies and other insects fly towards this “amber” and spread the fungal spores, staining their paws in the foul-smelling liquid. And when the insects sort out all the spores, the terrible smell will disappear.
Veselka does not tolerate frost well, and it bears fruit only until the end of the first autumn month. The forest product will be edible only in the “egg” phase. Raw veselka tastes like radish.
In Russia, Veselka grows throughout the temperate forest zone. She chooses mainly deciduous and mixed forests and likes to settle near bushes. The places where it grows are infrequent and sparse. This fungus is a symbiotroph; it is capable of forming mycorrhiza with oak, linden or beech. Veselka does not tolerate frost well, and it bears fruit only until the end of the first autumn month. The forest product will be edible only in the “egg” phase. Raw veselka tastes like radish.
Before preparing the veselka, the skin must be removed, making sure to remove the jelly-like layer. The green center is usually fried or stewed. But those who are accustomed to not only being satisfied with the taste of the mushroom use Veselka as a unique medicinal remedy. You need to understand that there are a lot of fungi. But the most common in Russia and, in fact, medicinal is Veselka vulgaris.
More information about what this mushroom looks like in the article: An unusual and very useful Veselka mushroom: description, many photos. Where it grows in Russia, how to collect and use
Species diversity
Representatives of the Veselka genus often appear in regions with a temperate or warm climate. Despite the fact that they all belong to different families, the description of their life cycle and external characteristics is the same.
The most common types are the following:
- The mushroom, “dressed in a toga,” is distinguished by an openwork mesh of varying lengths, designed to attract more insects.
- A net-bearing species with large mesh cells, which is most common in Southeast Asia.
- A reddish tropical fungus that is found in Primorsky Krai.
Tropical fun - Mutinus Ravenelle sprouts from an egg with a hollow pinkish stalk with a reddish seal at the end.
- Mutinus canis is characterized by the fact that after insects clean the mucus from the cap, it becomes orange.
- Kobayasia japonica, leading an underground way of life. The egg of such a fungus does not burst, but spores develop inside.
- The red trellis is native to the Mediterranean.
- Javan flowertail, which has become widespread in the southern regions of the Asian and European parts of Russia.
Chemical composition
Today, Veselka is reasonably considered a medicinal raw material. For example, laboratory studies have confirmed its antitumor activity, and this characteristic is attracting more and more attention to the mushroom.
The chemical composition of the funnel is presented:
- phytoncides - they resist a wide variety of viruses and bacteria (influenza, herpes and even hepatitis are in their zone of action);
- polysaccharides – help prevent the growth of cancer cells;
- antihistamine compounds - able to stop processes caused by allergies, relieve swelling and irritation from organs;
- antioxidants – prevent the appearance of free radicals;
- phytosteroids – important for the male reproductive system;
- vitamins, valuable minerals and complex amino acids , which have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and cellular renewal.
Attention!
Official medicine has proven the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunostimulating properties of the common vesel. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as in folk healing in different countries, and, importantly, in domestic fungotherapy. Healers claim that the most effective remedy is Veselka juice, which can be obtained at any stage of ripening.
Medicinal properties
Chinese doctors consider the mushroom especially useful in the fight against rheumatism. Bulgarian healers use the forest product in the treatment of gout and epilepsy, and in Germany they treat severe stomach pain and the same gout. In Russia, the medicinal mushroom is held in special esteem as the most effective means of removing cholesterol from blood vessels. And, naturally, its antiviral and anticancer properties are of interest.
When (for what diseases and conditions) is Veselka used:
- If necessary, activate the body's antitumor immune response. The body begins to produce perforin, which prevents cancer cells from dividing and forming a tumor. The components of the fungus can resolve tumors of various types, cysts, as well as polyps and adenomas.
- With increased “bad” cholesterol in the body, this remedy is considered very effective.
- Hypertension and the risk of developing atherosclerosis are another area of influence of the forest product.
- Destruction of influenza viruses, herpes, as well as hepatitis, cytomegalovirus, and hidden infections.
- Healing of gastrointestinal ulcers, treatment of hemorrhoids, as well as fistulas and fissures in the rectum.
- Correction of erectile function, combating infertility of various etiologies. It is a powerful aphrodisiac.
- Fighting inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal tract, liver and kidneys, as well as joint inflammation.
- Thrombophlebitis, pathologies of the thyroid gland.
- The mushroom heals trophic ulcers, bites, relieves itching, helps with psoriasis and eczema, and relieves pain.
Important! Fungotherapists recommend taking Veselka even for therapeutic purposes: they believe that the mushroom will help people recover faster in the postoperative period, and they are confident in its power against VSD. In fungotherapy, Veselka is considered an excellent prevention of impotence, which is why an infusion of the mushroom is recommended for men over 25 years of age .
The Veselka mushroom, the description of which as a medicinal product, probably only increases interest in the unique natural product; it must also be used correctly. The issue of indications/contraindications, dosage and in folk medicine requires serious consideration.
Contraindications and side effects
The main contraindication will be individual intolerance to the mushroom, and, accordingly, to any recipe based on it. Otherwise, Veselka should be treated the same as other mushrooms. This is a heavy food, so it is not given to children under 6 years of age. It is not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women. If you do not tolerate other edible mushrooms well, then Veselka will most likely be no exception.
According to the data available to fungotherapists, Veselka preparations do not conflict with other medicines, both official and folk medicine.
Side effects can occur due to an overdose of drugs or abuse of Veselka as a food product. You should not take Veselka medications without indications .
General information
Among its relatives, it is the “record holder” for growth rate. In this regard, the mushroom was even included in the book of records, since in 48 hours it grows and immediately dies. So, in five minutes the rudiment reaches 25 mm. It can often be found in coniferous or deciduous forests, shrubs, and other fertile soils.
For those who plan to collect a unique mushroom, you need to know that:
- you need to go looking for it at the end of June or at the beginning of July;
- in nature there are both single specimens and entire families;
- the mushroom emits an unpleasant stench, reminiscent of spoiled meat or carrion;
- reproduces by spores, which are carried away by flies on their limbs;
- This species must be collected at the egg formation stage, then it is most useful for food and the preparation of medicinal tinctures.
It is better to harvest them in dry weather, as they do not tolerate water treatments. Fruits can be cleaned of dirt with a terry towel. At the same time, you do not need to rub or press on them too intensely.
Carefully cleaned mycelia should be properly dried. To preserve the full therapeutic effect of the Veselka mushroom, it is necessary to cut it lengthwise into two parts. The resulting halves should be strung on a thread with an interval of up to 1 cm between the pieces. Hang this “garland” in a dry room with good ventilation/ventilation. It is advisable that the sun's rays do not penetrate there. When the pieces are completely dry, they must be beautifully folded into a glass container and sealed tightly. The maximum storage period for raw materials is 24 months.
Recipes with Veselka mushroom
There are several basic recipes that are considered the most successful, effective and time-tested.
Vodka tincture
This tincture is rated as a universal remedy. You need to take either 5 g of powder or 50 g of Veselka eggs. And this raw material is filled with 200 ml of vodka. The composition must be infused for 2 weeks. The tincture should be stored in the refrigerator; it does not require further straining. The longer the remedy is infused, the higher the expected therapeutic effect.
Drink the tincture in a dosage of 1 teaspoon to 3 tablespoons (depending on the diagnosis). For example, in order to lower blood pressure for a hypertensive patient, you need to drink 1 teaspoon of medicinal liquid twice a day. For tumors, take the medicine 1 tablespoon 2 or 3 times a day. For prevention purposes, take the product for a month. The course can be repeated, but no more than two courses should be completed in one year.
We present to your attention a video recipe for making tincture with Veselka.
Honey tincture
The mushroom should be cut into small pieces and pour liquid honey over these pieces (take the ingredients in equal proportions). It is recommended to keep this product in the refrigerator or in a cool place so that the product does not ferment. They drink honey tincture for tuberculosis and other pulmonary diseases, to prevent colds.
Veselka mushroom tincture, which can also be used for gastrointestinal pathologies, can be consumed even on the day of preparation. To do this, you need to take a piece of mushroom from a jar of Veselka and honey and just eat it. Usually they try to cut 250 g of raw material into 90 pieces, so that they can eat 3 pieces every day for a month.
Infusion
If alcohol should not be in the recipe for some reason, you can also make a water infusion. It is enough to pour 5 g of dry mushroom raw materials into 200 ml of warm water. The mixture is infused for 8 hours. Before drinking the medicine, you need to shake it. It is suggested to drink a third of a glass three times a day. No later than 20-25 minutes before lunch. The scope of application is the same as that of alcohol tincture.
Powder
Veselka powder
Dried mushroom is easy to grind into powder. And this healing powder serves as a medicinal dusting. You can sprinkle it on sore spots 2-3 times a day. If you have wounds or ulcers that take a long time to heal, this treatment may be appropriate. The course is carried out until complete healing.
Earth oil
Oil tincture will also be useful. Pour a teaspoon of mushroom powder into 1⁄2 liters of warm olive oil. Mix the ingredients and leave for a week in the refrigerator without further straining. Shake the bottle of oil before use.
When used externally, the benefits of the oil are obvious - it treats burns, trophic ulcers and bedsores. It is suggested to lubricate problem areas with oil 2-3 times a day.
Growing methods
The common mushroom is also grown at home. Shaded and semi-shaded areas, as well as basements or sheds, are suitable. In order for the fungus to develop normally, the optimal air temperature should fluctuate between +15...+25°C. Planting is carried out in early autumn, harvest time is spring. Outdoors, the mycelium lives 6-8 years, indoors - 4-5.
To prepare the substrate, humus, leaves, rotten fruits and vegetables, weeds, manure are used. Mix everything and form a bed 25 cm high. Then the mycelium is evenly distributed over its surface and covered with a layer of soil. Such a protective earth cover should be no more than 5-7 cm.
Veselka vulgaris is watered by drip once a week, less often in wet weather. In winter, the mycelium is not covered; it tolerates even severe frosts. Planting in boxes indoors is done in the same way, but the compost is covered with a damp cloth until the first white hyphae appear.
Use of the Veselka mushroom
We told you how to take Veselka mushroom and what forms of use are considered the most common. Next, you will find out what diseases the mushroom treats and how it happens.
In gynecology
Fungotherapists advise using mushroom tincture for diagnosed mastopathy. Drink 1 teaspoon before meals three times a day. You can also dilute the medicinal composition with boiled cold water in a ratio of 1:2. Clean gauze is soaked in this solution, squeeze it out a little, and place it on the area with mastopathy. It is recommended to perform cold applications once a day for 20 minutes.
The tincture also helps with cervical erosion.
For treatment, cotton swabs are used, which are soaked in the tincture. To soften the effect of the product, you can dilute the product with a warm chamomile decoction. Ovarian cysts and fibroids are treated with Veselka ointment prepared with mushroom juice. Using light rubbing movements, massage the ointment into the skin that is as close as possible to the tumor site. Official observations showed that during the year of such treatment, the tumors did not continue to grow .
For oncology
In cancer therapy, the alcohol tincture of Veselka is most often used. The entire course will require about 3-4 liters. Drink 1 tablespoon of tincture three times a day 20 minutes before meals. Usually the tincture is washed down with either an ordinary raw egg (necessarily fresh) or a dessert spoon of honey. 1 treatment course is on average equal to 1 liter of tincture. Between courses, breaks are certainly taken.
How to take the Veselka mushroom if you have been diagnosed with oncology still needs to be discussed with a doctor you trust. Typically, such treatment can be combined with chemotherapy (if prescribed). Self-medication, without control and understanding of the situation, is very dangerous.
Also watch the video about the use of fun in the fight against cancer.
For hemorrhoids
It is believed that Veselka suppositories have a negative effect on the development of hemorrhoids. They are inserted into the rectum at night like regular rectal suppositories. They are usually made from dried mushroom powder; vegetable oil or beeswax is used as a binding base. You can also take medical emulsifiers, for example, lanolin, cocoa butter. Candles should be stored in the refrigerator until use.
For psoriasis
Perforins in the fungus prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying. They are the ones who “populate” the upper layers of the dermis, affecting the tissue. Perforins destroy the virus that causes psoriasis. Usually it is enough to wipe the tincture of the vesel or generously moisten the damaged areas of the skin. It is noteworthy that this treatment is compatible with standard pharmaceuticals prescribed for psoriasis.
For psoriasis, the tincture should be used to wipe the damaged areas of the skin.
For atherosclerosis
It has been proven that Veselka removes “bad” cholesterol from the body. And for this you also need to take the tincture. Drink 1 teaspoon twice a day half an hour before meals. Other mushroom preparations can also be used for the same purpose. Monitor the results of treatment using a blood test.
For the liver
Mushroom tincture also treats liver diseases. Medicine based on the mushroom can be bought at the pharmacy, or you can prepare it yourself. You should definitely look at the results of therapy and monitor them using laboratory methods. The tincture is also used in the treatment of liver cirrhosis and inflammatory processes in the organ.
For cardiovascular diseases, hypertension
Not only does Veselka seriously reduce the risk of atherosclerotic disease, the mushroom also helps with varicose veins and thrombophlebitis.
It is known that Pushkin had the last diagnosis, and he took Veselka drugs. If you have varicose veins, then in addition to using the liquid inside, you can apply lotions to problem areas. Or you can massage them, but very delicately, without pressing on large vessels. But warming compresses do not need to be done - it is dangerous. Veselka serves as a general tonic for the cardiovascular system as a whole; it also helps those who have been diagnosed with vegetative-vascular dystonia. If there is a need to cleanse and improve the composition of the blood, the mushroom decoction is supplemented with herbal decoctions. In particular, lungwort, which is especially useful in cleansing the blood.
For respiratory diseases
Veselka is also considered valuable for respiratory diseases, as well as colds. Tuberculosis and lung cancer, throat cancer and asthma are sometimes treated, including with this mushroom.
Veselka tincture will help against colds and flu
It happens that at the very beginning of taking Veselka, it seems that it makes you sleepy and acts like a mild laxative. To begin treatment, such sensations are possible, try reducing the dosage.
Rhinitis, cough, colds, flu, bronchitis are also treated by a beneficial mushroom. As soon as the first signs of a cold appear, you should gargle with a tincture diluted in warm water. 1 tablespoon of tincture should be taken orally and immediately go to bed. Subsequently, 1 tablespoon of tincture should be drunk three times a day - the disease quickly recedes, you reduce the risk of complications. Those who drink the tincture for prevention assure that they actually do not get sick from colds and flu. And even if a slight illness happens to them, it goes away in just a couple of days.
For men's ailments
For men, this mushroom is a powerful aphrodisiac. It strengthens the reproductive system and treats impotence. In the past, male infertility, as well as hidden sexually transmitted infections, were often treated with the help of Veselka.
Veselka is a powerful aphrodisiac
The statistics are such that almost every second man who has reached the age of 50 has already encountered prostate pathologies. Acute or chronic prostatitis is becoming the most common diagnosis. His illness will start, it will turn into adenoma or even oncology.
When treating prostate ailments, the fungus is taken orally, and microenemas from a tincture of the mushroom (but only diluted) are made with it. Take 2 tablespoons of tincture, dilute 100 ml of boiled, cooled water. Rectal suppositories from Veselka will also be useful.
Use of Veselka mushroom in cosmetology
In the cosmetological aspect, the veselka is also actively involved. Its properties regarding skin pathologies are especially valuable. She copes well with dermatitis, mycoses, and pyoderma. It is used to treat psoriasis and eczema, and fungal infections of the feet and nails. If you use the tonic on a veselka, it will perfectly cleanse and whiten the skin, lightening excess pigmentation. Finally, Veselka is used as a cosmetic disinfectant.
Mushroom ointment is considered one of the best regenerants. It rejuvenates the cell composition and prevents the development of age-related changes. Skin turgor noticeably improves and its color improves.
Add 2 tablespoons of Veselka tincture to a glass of mineral water. Wipe the skin of your face, neck, and décolleté with this lotion morning and evening. The product easily penetrates the dermal layers, having a rejuvenating effect on them. It would also be a good idea to add a couple of drops of tincture to your shampoo and hair conditioner. You can also supplement them with skincare cream.
Application for weight loss
Often, excess weight is a consequence of metabolic disorders. In particular, diabetes mellitus is a common disease associated with this failure. The chemical composition of veselka can also show its effect in case of metabolic disorders in the body. The mushroom acts as a kind of regulator of the metabolic process, therefore it will also be a good controller when losing weight. Of course, one mushroom is not enough for weight loss. If you eat incorrectly, there will be no result, or it will be unstable. But the fact that Veselka supports normal metabolic processes is unambiguous.
Veselka mushroom in section
The fungus mushroom, a video of which shows what this natural product looks like and how uniquely it grows, turns out to be truly a “many-armed healer.” But you should take it with caution, maintaining the prescribed dosage and, of course, being confident in the quality of the product.
Indications
The use of the Veselka mushroom has practically no restrictions. As knowledgeable people say, the Veselka mushroom can treat any disease, the main thing is to strictly follow the dosage and treatment regimen.
The most common indications for treatment with Veselka mushroom are:
- benign neoplasms: adenomas, cysts and others;
- malignant tumors: melanoma, leukemia, sarcoma and others;
- liver diseases;
- kidney pathologies;
- gastritis and gastrointestinal tract;
- diseases of the small and large intestines;
- tuberculosis;
- bronchial asthma;
- thrombophlebitis;
- diseases of the lymphatic system;
- atherosclerosis;
- joint diseases;
- varicose veins;
- gout;
- blood diseases;
- diabetes;
- female inflammatory diseases;
- purulent, non-healing wounds;
- diseases of the heart and blood vessels;
- general loss of strength;
- sexual dysfunction in men;
- infertility.
Where can I buy?
Where can you get such a wonderful mushroom? Preparations from this product can be purchased at the pharmacy. The approximate price, for example, of mushroom drops is 800 rubles. But 60 capsules with mushroom powder can cost 1500-1900 rubles (depending on the manufacturer).
There are special farms that sell dried mushrooms or tinctures made according to proven recipes. If you yourself want to collect the mushroom, process it and make it into medicinal raw materials, you need to have a good understanding of mushrooms in principle. Because not everyone has such an opportunity, pharmacy products with fun become a safe analogue to homemade products.
Nutritional quality
Suitable options for consumption would be both mushrooms in the “prenatal” period and recently sprouted specimens, which in some countries are considered delicacies (for example, in France they are eaten raw instead of radishes or consumed together with sour cream and salt). It is better not to consume a fully sprouted morel as food, since inside its tissues the processes of rotting and natural decay are already activated, which are extremely undesirable for the human body .
Young specimens can be stewed, fried and even canned, making them an excellent addition to side dishes, meat and fish dishes.
We recommend reading a delicious recipe for mushroom soup in a slow cooker.
Doctors' opinion
Russian mycologist Mikhail Vishnevsky writes a lot and interestingly about mushrooms. The candidate of biological sciences says that laboratory studies have shown how Veselka extract reduces the risk of developing thrombophlebitis. Other studies have documented that Veselka also contains phytosteroids, whose effects are similar to the male sex hormones androgens. Veselka has a positive effect on male potency, and today this is not only a thesis of traditional medicine, but also a scientifically proven theory.
Veselka extract has been proven to reduce the risk of developing thrombophlebitis
Fungotherapist Viktor Chikuenok began growing medicinal mushrooms on his own farm, from which he began to prepare medicinal infusions individually for each patient. He studied the effects of mushrooms on the body using an ART device. And Victor’s experience also suggests that the kingdom of mushrooms needs to be studied more and more. Once upon a time they already revolutionized medicine (with the invention of penicillin), and humanity is close to a new “mushroom revolution”, and some experts are sure that it has already begun.
Many doctors whose field of activity is not fungotherapy also draw patients’ attention to the special properties of medicinal mushrooms, including Veselka.
Veselka mushroom – reviews from doctors, in brief:
- Veselka mushroom can also help against cancer, but basically it is still a combination therapy combined with standard protocols. Self-medication, unreasonable and uncontrolled, will be ineffective and may prevent a person from starting treatment on time.
- Veselka is really useful for the immune system, provided that the mushroom is well tolerated and used correctly.
- If you have doubts about such treatment, but want to try it, you need to use only pharmaceutical drugs and only according to the scheme. The results need to be monitored in a laboratory. For example, it is possible to prove that cholesterol levels have decreased only through analysis, etc.
You should not give mushrooms to a small child, even medicinal ones. His body is not yet ready to digest such heavy food. Children should be treated under the guidance of a pediatrician.
Similar species
Veselka vulgaris has its own “doubles” in the forest, with which an inexperienced mushroom picker can confuse the morel. First of all, we are talking about Adrian's merry, with a pink-purple peridium color (the real upstart has it white) and a pleasant yeasty aroma. This mushroom is harmless, so it can be eaten in the same way as the “original”.
The false morel is another characteristic “doppelganger”, with a white cap and no mucus on its surface and stem. It is these characteristics that distinguish it from real fun. True, if confusion arises, nothing bad will happen: the false witch’s egg is not dangerous to health, even when consumed internally.
The morel with a spongy red cap is also sometimes confused with a real merry, but both options really have a similar shape. Moreover, the sponge-like variety can also be eaten, although this does not happen often.
