Health benefits of chanterelles

Bright-red, conspicuous, familiar to many chanterelles - the inhabitants of coniferous and mixed forests of our country - cause a lot of controversy regarding their usefulness and possible harm. In spite of everything, this product has found wide application in cooking and is a frequent guest on the tables.

Little about the beneficial properties of chanterelles

Chanterelles can boast a high content of vitamins and special trace elements, many of which are indispensable for the prevention of a number of eye pathologies. Unique mushrooms are excellent helpers in getting rid of a problematic ailment called "night blindness."

Due to the presence of some of the components present in this product, the moisturizing of the eyes is improved, which is important for the normal condition of the eyes. The body is better opposed to diseases of the infectious nature.

Chanterelles are valued for their incredible ability to avoid the accumulation of radioactive elements in their composition. On the contrary, thanks to these mushrooms, active removal of radionuclides from the human body is carried out. Due to the low calorie content, this product is often present in the composition of different diets. The protein found in chanterelles is valued by vegetarians and people who have excluded meat products from their diet.

About how useful chanterelles can be judged by their rich composition.

1. The presence of such a component as chinomanoza can be explained by the fact that chanterelles are never with a wormhole. Pests avoid them. But this substance is easily destroyed as a result of heat treatment over 60 degrees. Chinomanose is a polysaccharide that can destroy the eggs of many parasites and their adult representatives. This can explain why chanterelles are found in a large number of products used to get rid of worms.
2. The composition of chanterelles includes Ergosterol, the benefit of which will be appreciated by patients suffering from kidney pathologies.
3. Vitamin C in this product has a positive effect on the human immune system,is a member of carbohydrate metabolism.
4. Vitamin B6, pyridoxine promote the formation of hemoglobin, histamine and protein. Due to this, the blood cholesterol level decreases, the fats are better absorbed. The role of pyridoxine is reduced to preventing the development of skin pathologies. In addition, this component acts as a diuretic.
5. Niacin is an important component of metabolic processes, contributing to the breakdown and digestion of food in the stomach. It is indispensable for lowering cholesterol and providing joint mobility.
6. Folic acid, vitamin B - participants in the blood, are responsible for the formation of red blood cells. If this component in the human body a little, then anemia develops.
7. Thanks to beta-carotene, the precursor of vitamin A, improves immunity, the body is better able to withstand the negative factors of the world.
8. The content of riboflavin, vitamin B2, is difficult to overestimate. An indispensable component is very important for the organization of productive activity of the heart and blood vessels, metabolic processes. Stocks of this substance are classified as rapidly consumable.Chanterelles - one of the ways to replenish the lost component.

Chanterelles can be used to prepare compounds that will be excellent assistants in the fight against a number of pathologies - diseases of the cardiovascular system and pancreas, psoriasis, tuberculosis, angina, inflammatory processes, boils.

Important! The benefits of chanterelles can only be discussed if the product has been prepared in compliance with the necessary rules and regulations.

When chanterelles cause harm

Despite a lot of positive properties, these red mushrooms can not always be useful. For example, do not use this product:

• children who have not crossed the threshold of three years of age;
• people who have a general intolerance to substances noted in the composition of the product;
• pregnant women and nursing mothers should be careful in their use;
• patients with pathologies of the kidneys, gastritis, gastric ulcer.

In addition, those fungi that gathered near industrial enterprises and major highways are capable of causing harm to the body. In such products a lot of harmful substances and heavy metals accumulate.

Chanterelle processing features

In order to get the maximum benefit from chanterelles, you should follow certain recommendations in matters of collecting and processing the product.

1. You can collect them throughout the summer, until late autumn. Time after the rain is the best.
2. If chanterelles are intended for the preparation of home remedies for traditional medicine, then it is best to grind them into powder (it is more convenient to store and then use).
3. To dry the product until ready, you can in the sun or with the use of electric dryers. Important! When using electric dryers it is necessary to ensure that the temperature does not exceed 40-50 degrees.
4. The best storage option is to pour the powder into a glass or wooden container. Also suitable linen bag. The product is stored in a dry place for 1 year, not more.

Insects can not be afraid, they are not afraid of these mushrooms because of the special composition, but from the appearance of mold will not work to insure. If mold has appeared, then stocks should be thrown away. That is why the packaging of powder should be carried out in small containers.

Chanterelles in cosmetology

Few people have heard about cosmetic chanterelle masks, although in fact they are very useful for the skin and can easily contend with expensive creams purchased in the salon. Masks with this natural component are aimed at softening and moisturizing the skin, can make the complexion more even, give it a bronze tone.

Compositions with chanterelles have a tonic effect, are involved in the process of cell renewal. Having a normalizing effect on the secretion of sebum, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of acne.

If masks with a “red product” in the composition are applied regularly, then you can count on the effect of tightening the skin, narrowing the pores.

Among the most popular and effective recipes for masks from this mushroom for various skin types, the following can be highlighted:

1. For dry skin. The composition is prepared from chanterelles, taken in an amount of 3 pieces, which are finely crumbled, and diluted with 1 tbsp. spoon sour cream. Thoroughly mixed composition is distributed on the face area.
2. For tired skin. To return to the skin vigor and healthy glow, you need to prepare a mixture consisting of 1 tablespoon of oatmeal,which are pre-crushed, the same amount of sour cream, 2 tables. spoons of ground mushrooms and 1/3 cup of strong brewing green tea.
3. For the pale. To prepare the composition you need 2 tbsp. Spoon chanterelles grind with 1 table. spoon of cottage cheese and the same amount of carrot juice.
4. For aging. Preparation of the mask is reduced to grinding in a blender 3 chanterelles.
5. For oily skin. Crushed mushrooms in the amount of 2 table. spoons are connected to 1 table. Spoon ground into powder green tea and 3 table. spoons of kefir.

Any of these masks should be applied to cleansed face skin and left for 20 minutes. After the time the composition must be removed using a cotton pad, wash off the remnants of warm water. If after removing the mask there was a feeling of tight skin, then it is recommended to apply a moisturizing cream with a light texture. It is enough to make masks a couple of times in 7 days.

Important! To prevent the development of negative consequences, a small test should be carried out before applying the mask. A small amount of the composition is applied to the area of ​​the elbow bend. If no reaction has occurred, the mixture can be safely used.

Useful and healing properties of chanterelles are successfully used in modern traditional and traditional medicine. However, it must be remembered that in some cases a unique product can cause harm. Following certain recommendations will help to avoid undesirable consequences and enjoy the positive effect of the use of a unique product.

Video: than useful chanterelle mushroom