Hello dear Hive community, I hope you are all well and you had an exciting day. Today I would like to bring you a little closer to nature and introduce you to an interesting mushroom. I hope you like my post!
The common name of this mushroom is Turkey tail and scientifically the fungus is called Trametes versicolor. The rather common Turkey tail fungus is widespread in North America, Europe and Asia and has been known to mankind for a long time.
It is a medicinal mushroom and it is assumed that it was already used as a natural medicine in ancient times. Trametes versicolour is also recognised and very popular in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), the areas of application are diverse, so Turkey tail can have a positive effect on the immune system, but it is also used against cancer. A popular way of using it is to dry the mushroom, for example in the air or in a dehydrator, and then make powder.
The North American Indians also used it as an aid to preserve food. It was mixed together with other foods to better preserve them. Trametes versicolor is usually found in forests on dead wood and it does not require any special location conditions. It is not easy to confuse with other mushrooms, which is an advantage when collecting it.
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