Ruby-boring - description of where the toxicity of the fungus grows

The growth sites for some mushrooms are trees. They are collected not in order to satisfy their gastronomic needs, but for medical purposes. For example, tinder cannot be eaten, but it is widely used for medicinal purposes.

This mushroom has a lot of other names. Pine sponge, pine tinder, wood sponge - all these are its synonyms.

Description of external signs

The cap of the mushroom will not exceed 10 cm in height. But the diameter may exceed it three times. The cap is covered with a thin matte skin. On its surface, it has a lot of concentric grooves with their pronounced uneven location. The middle part is pronounced sticky. If it is rainy outside, then the mushroom exhibits the ability to excrete moisture. At a young age, the shape of the fungus has the appearance of a circle or hemisphere, and in adulthood it becomes like a pillow. It can also resemble a hoof.

Pulp tight, corky, with crumbling flakes when trying to crush the fungus. It is painted in the colors of pale beige or light brown shades. As they mature, the pine tinder acquires a chestnut color. Wood sponge is not capable of forming legs.

Reproduction is carried out using oval colorless spores. Spore powder yellow or cream color.

Places of growth

The fungus is a parasite and causes significant damage to logging. With its growth, it ferments cellulose, which leads to deterioration of industrial wood. But it can hit not only trees, but also buildings of them.

As for the similarity with other mushrooms, due to its color, it is quite problematic to confuse it with other species.

This mushroom cannot boast with its taste and edibility either. It is simply not eaten.

Medicinal properties

The mushroom is inedible, but this deficiency is fully compensated for by the presence of excellent healing properties. Folk healers have long taken note of it and began to use to treat many diseases. For these purposes, it is used by many nations. Among the medicinal properties of the fungus are the following positions:

1. The fungus will relieve a feverish state. Polyuria, dysentery, accompanied by severe diarrhea, are the reason for the appointment of funds, the prescription formulations of which include tinder. He is able to get rid of hepatitis.
2. The fungus can cause gag reflex. This property is actively used in cases where there is a need to clean the stomach.
3. The polyporea is able to reason the inflammatory processes that occur in the stomach.
4. American Indians have long noticed that the tinder stops various bleeding well. This property they adopted.
5. Rubur will act as an assistant if he has overcome prostatitis, prostate adenoma, cystitis.He will help in the event that incontinence occurs.
6. Tinder has the ability to inhibit the growth of tumor cells. This property is used in a complex of measures aimed at slowing the growth of a tumor. In addition, it strengthens the immune system well, which is an undoubted advantage in this. The immune system itself does not allow the tumor to spread significantly.
7. Polypore has antifungal effects. Therefore, it is actively used in the fight against fungal diseases.

Despite the fact that the fungus has many pronounced therapeutic effects, it should not be used without a doctor's prescription. It can be used if recommended by a doctor. It is always necessary to remember about the contraindications. If you do not take into account this factor, then instead of the use of the fungus can only harm.

It is strongly recommended to respect the dosage prescribed by the doctor. In case of overdose, various unpleasant symptoms may occur, which develop into a general clinical picture. Such persons may experience dizziness and swelling of the lips.Often, after taking medication on the basis of tinder, allergic reactions develop. In severe cases, overdose of the fungus may cause hallucinations. Therefore, the doctor's prescriptions must be taken seriously.

Video: tinder fringed (Fomitopsis pinicola)