Veselka mushroom – detailed information about the mushroom

The phallus veselka mushroom has a number of beneficial properties. It has a distinctive, unpleasant aroma and a distinctive shape that make it unmistakable. It can be found in deciduous, coniferous, and mixed forests. The mushroom is not typically eaten; instead, it is used in folk medicine to improve the condition of patients with various ailments, even the most severe ones.

General characteristics

The veselka mushroom has a distinctive appearance: its fruiting body is ovoid. When mature, the cap resembles a bell. Its color ranges from white with various shades to green.

Initially, the stinkhorn resembles an egg lying on the ground, wide end down. As it matures and grows, the shell cracks, revealing an elongated fruiting body. Its stalk can reach up to 20 cm in length. Once the body emerges, it begins to grow upward very rapidly. Scientists have noted that its growth rate is 5 mm per minute.

The mushroom reproduces by spores. Its cap develops while still in the ground.

The mushroom is covered in mucus, making it unpleasant to the touch. The flesh is gelatinous. When young, the mushroom doesn't emit an unpleasant odor, but as it matures, it begins to smell like carrion.

This mushroom is a relative of the puffball mushroom. It is non-poisonous and edible in the egg stage.

In Russia, the veselka mushroom is not considered edible, but in some Western European countries, it is added to various dishes and even eaten raw (France, Czech Republic). Only young, egg-shaped mushrooms are eaten. Once the stems sprout, they become unfit for consumption, as the body immediately begins to rot.

Within 2-3 days after the stem sprouts, the mushroom rots and turns into a small puddle of slimy mass.

It has been proven that the vesselka mushroom has healing substances similar to those of shiitake, but in the latter they are more pronounced.

Places of growth

The mushroom can be found in coniferous and deciduous forests. It is usually found near stumps and dying trees. It most often appears near oak, spruce, and walnut trees. The mushroom prefers fertile soil.

Much less often, the stinkhorn can be found in bushes near swamps and ponds.

The veselka mushroom almost never grows in southern regions. In Russia, this mushroom is common in Siberia and the Caucasus, and can sometimes be seen in the Black Sea region.

Mushrooms begin to appear in June and continue to bear fruit until October. Their peak growth occurs in August.

The growth of the veselka largely depends on weather conditions: it does not tolerate drought in the summer and the first autumn frosts.

The mycelium quickly stops developing: it does not form in the same place for several years.

Growing veselka at home

Despite its distinctive odor and unsightly appearance, the phallus veselka is particularly prized for its medicinal properties. Since the mushroom isn't found everywhere, the question arises: is it possible to grow the phallus veselka at home?

It's entirely possible. First, you need to purchase some mycelium. Store it in the refrigerator until planting.

The correct planting of veselka mycelium on a site requires a specific algorithm.

1. First, you need to make 30 cm deep holes in the ground and lay out 3 layers of nutrient solution (10 cm each).
2. The first layer is leaves, tree bark, grass.
3. The second layer is forest humus. The stinkhorn mycelium is evenly sprinkled onto this layer.
4. The top layer consists of plant remains, leaves.
5. The planting site is covered with garden soil.

For 1 square meter of nutrient medium, 100 g of mycelium is sufficient.

It is best to plant the veselka in late autumn, even before frosts reach -5 degrees.

These mushrooms need to be watered drip by drip, not abundantly, once a week.

If the weather is rainy and cloudy, then this should be done even less often.

For the winter, the planting site can be covered with plastic film, although this is not necessary: ​​the mycelium of the stinkhorn mushroom is resistant to even severe frosts. Furthermore, the heat generated by rotting compost is sufficient for the mycelium to develop.

This medicinal mushroom can also be grown indoors in containers. Suitable locations include basements, sheds, verandas, and garages—that is, shaded areas. The indoor temperature should be between 14 and 35 degrees Celsius.

In open areas, the mycelium of the veselka grows for 7-8 years, indoors – 5-6 years.

The first mushroom harvest can be completed within two months of planting. After that, new mushrooms will grow twice a month.

Beneficial properties

The veselka mushroom has the following beneficial properties:

• suppression of cancer cells: the phallus mushroom contains polysaccharides that promote their destruction, therefore, various compositions are prepared based on this mushroom, which are used in the treatment of all types of tumors;
• improving the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract in various diseases;
• improving the condition and functions of the liver and kidneys;
• suppression of inflammatory processes in joints, treatment of rheumatism and gout;
• toning of veins and reducing the severity of inflammation in varicose veins and thrombophlebitis;
• increasing immunity;
• improving the patient's condition in cardiovascular diseases;
• treatment of diseases of the urinary and reproductive systems;
• normalization of thyroid gland functioning;
• blood sugar control in diabetes;
• treatment of blood and lymph diseases;
• suppression of the severity of allergic reactions;
• restoration of male potency.

Due to the properties of veselka, it is used in various medications for the treatment of serious diseases, including cancer and HIV.

The use of veselka in medicine

Folk medicine offers numerous recipes that include veselka. The following remedies are made using the mushroom:

• Dried mushroom powderThe phasianthus should be cut into thin slices. It is recommended to dry the phasianthus naturally, without using an electric dehydrator or oven. Once the mushrooms are dry, grind them in a coffee grinder to create a powder. Store this remedy in a tightly sealed container. Dissolve the phasianthus powder in a glass of hot milk and drink twice a day, morning and evening. This remedy is helpful for pneumonia, bronchitis, and tonsillitis.

Active ingredient	Effect	Concentration in dry matter
Phytosteroids	Regulation of hormonal levels	0.8-1.2%
Polysaccharides	Anti-inflammatory action	12-15%
Perforins	Tumor cell suppression	0.3-0.5%
Alkaloids	Analgesic effect	0.1-0.3%
Flavonoids	Antioxidant protection	2.1-2.8%

• Tincture with fresh Veselka mushroomsTo prepare the tincture, take 750 grams of fresh mushrooms and pour 3 liters of vodka over them. You can use natural red wine instead of vodka. The mixture should be stored in a glass or ceramic container with a tightly sealed lid. The mixture should be left to infuse for at least 3 weeks in a dark place. It's best to leave the mixture for 2-3 months. Once the tincture is ready, there's no need to strain it: the mushrooms can be applied to inflamed or infected areas of skin or simply consumed. This tincture is versatile and can be taken for a variety of ailments, taking 1 teaspoon twice daily. The recommended course of treatment is 1.5 months.
• Oil tincture with veselkaTo prepare this remedy, take a teaspoon of dried mushroom powder and pour half a liter of warmed olive or flaxseed oil over it. Mix everything, let it steep for 24 hours at room temperature, then refrigerate the mixture for a week. Shake the container thoroughly before use. The tincture can be taken internally or applied topically. This remedy is effective for burns, trophic ulcers, and bedsores. Apply it to affected areas twice a day. Taking the tincture internally can improve stomach and intestinal conditions, as well as kidney inflammation. Drink 1 teaspoon before meals 3 times a day.
• Candles with veselkaThey help treat hemorrhoids, sexually transmitted infections, and diseases of the female reproductive system. To prepare, melt cocoa butter in a double boiler and add 2 teaspoons of mushroom powder. Stir the ingredients until the mixture thickens completely and form suppositories. Wrap them in cut aluminum foil. Depending on the location of the lesion, insert the suppositories into the anus or vagina once a day, before bed. Store the suppositories in the refrigerator.

Before you start using phallus-based remedies, you should make sure there are no contraindications and consult a doctor.

Video: Benefits of the mushroom and its uses

Contraindications

To ensure effective treatment with veselka, it's important to prepare the medicinal remedies strictly according to the dosage and never exceed it. This is especially true for the alcohol tincture: overuse of this remedy can cause disruption of the nervous and digestive systems.

You should not use veselka during an exacerbation of chronic liver, kidney, or heart diseases.

The following should also be considered contraindications:

• autoimmune diseases;
• children under 10 years of age;
• pregnancy period;
• lactation period;
• individual intolerance to the components contained in mushrooms.

The phasianthus mushroom is conditionally edible, but only in the developed egg stage. It is most often used not in cooking, but in folk medicine. It is used to make powder and tinctures. Physianthus is used to treat various internal diseases and skin lesions. When taking remedies containing this mushroom, it is important to strictly adhere to the dosage.

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