Maitake mushroom is a medicinal and edible fungus. Due to its soft texture and unpleasant taste, it is mostly used for medicinal purposes. Let's take a look at the efficacy and effects of maitake mushroom.
Treatment of sore throat
Maitake mushroom is particularly effective in treating sore throat accompanied by bleeding, ulcers, and other symptoms caused by wind-heat and lung-heat. It is often used in combination with burdock seeds, scutellaria, and isatis root for excellent results.
Hemostatic effect
Dehydrated maitake mushroom has a significant hemostatic effect on oral bleeding disorders. This is mainly due to the numerous internal cavities of maitake mushroom, which have blood-absorbing properties similar to starch sponges or gelatin sponges. It is also effective for nosebleeds.
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
The decoction of dehydrated maitake mushroom has a certain inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis, and Streptococcus pneumoniae. It also has inhibitory effects on certain pathogenic fungi. Therefore, maitake mushroom slices can be used topically on wounds to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation.
Heat-clearing and detoxifying
Maitake mushroom floats easily and can ventilate lung-heat, making it effective in treating hoarseness and discomfort in the throat caused by fire toxins.
Treatment of frostbite
Dehydrated maitake mushroom, after removing the peeling and impurities, can be sprinkled with powdered template on frostbite after slight cleaning. Cover it with gauze and secure it with a bandage. Change the dressing every two days. Generally, 2 to 5 dressings are enough for the frostbite to heal.
