Sinister real - description of where the poisonousness of the fungus grows

Stinger real (Latin name Fomes fomentarius). This mushroom of the genus Fomez should not be eaten. Since ancient times it was used in everyday life for the manufacture of hats, as well as a highly flammable tinder, thanks to which it became widespread and more famous.

 Tinder real

Description

Stinger resembles the growth of a tree trunk. Like a parasite, it settles on birch, aspen, beech trees, weakening them and creating centers of rot spreading in the trunks. The effect of the fungus is the destruction of woody tissue.

Its fruit body is distinguished by its large size and high density of woody structure. Its shape varies over time from semicircular to hoof-shaped, the radius varies from 2.5 to 20 centimeters, and its height can reach 20 centimeters. The leg of the tinder present is absent, so it is attached to the bark of the tree by the lateral parts of the fruit body.

The texture of the fungus is predominantly smooth due to the dense cover of the cap, which is painted in different shades of matte gray. However, on its surface there are depressions and cracks, characterized by darkening of the main color of the skin.

The cut of the mushroom demonstrates a velvety to the touch and fruity on the smell of the pulp of the mushroom of dense consistency. Characteristic for her are the various shades of yellow and brown colors. Pressing on the spores leads to a change in color to darker shades.

The flat white bottom surface of the fruit body has its own name - hymenophore. It represents annually updated layers of tubules. The effect of time is reflected in the color change of the hymenophore to yellow.

Places of growth

The main feature of this representative of the kingdom of mushrooms is its ability to grow during all seasons of the year. Fruiting bodies of tinder dogs are found on stumps and old deciduous trees. The epicenter of the spread of the fungus is the territory of the northern hemisphere, so it is well known to European countries. Russia is located on two continents is no exception.

Fungus properties

The tinder present is an inedible mushroom. However, this does not detract from its merits. So, in the people the fungus was nicknamed "blood sponge", because it has the ability to stop the bleeding. Consisting of tubular fibers, the tinder absorbs blood well, fulfilling the functionality of a bandage dressing. The use of the fungus for medicinal purposes led to its export outside the country and gave him the title of "king" among other medicinal mushrooms and plants.

 Properties of the polypter of the present

One of the first useful properties of the fungus discovered the Greeks. The tinder present had a high price in ancient Greek polis, since the inhabitants believed in its healing properties. For example, the doctor Dioscorides believed that the tinder contributes to the restoration of physical strength with extreme fatigue. Particularly interesting is the story associated with the name of King Mithridates. The ruler constantly consumed this fungus inside, because he believed that it helped prevent the possibility of poisoning. Such a responsible attitude to his health did not allow him to commit suicide once with the help of poison.King Mithridates could not even cause upset the digestive system due to the preventive measures of the therapeutic properties of the tinder infusion.

Modern medical research allows us to treat with confidence the ancient Greek legends, since they confirm the possibility of removing these toxins with tinder by means of agaric acid contained in them. This scientific fact was confirmed by experiments set by scientists on rats. The use of ground crustaceans in experimental animals led to the removal of harmful substances that had accumulated over the years.

In addition, infusions of fungus prepared under the clear guidance of physicians improve liver and lung function. Chinese drugs, which are based on real workers, are used for overweight, loose stools and impotence. They have a beneficial effect on skin rejuvenation, strengthening of hair and nail plates. Be careful! Such drugs are contraindicated in women during pregnancy or mothers during breastfeeding.

The tinder present benefits not only medicinal properties.It is used in the handicraft industry as a basis for the manufacture of souvenirs. Beekeepers melt a smoker with truters.

False representative

The tinder present is the original representative among other mushrooms. However, its unusual properties did not become an obstacle to the appearance of a twin, called the tinder false (lat. Phellius igniarius). Outwardly similar, they easily differ from each other according to this feature: the tinder real is easily detached from the tree, unlike the “twin brother”.

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