Morchella Vulgaris Mushroom, Chinese Rare Morels, Yang Du Jun 羊肚菌

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Product Description:

• Product Name: Dried Morchella Vulgaris Mushroom
• Latin Name: Morchella Vulgaris
• Common Name: Morels Mushroom
• Chinese Name: 羊肚菌 yang du jun
• Origin: Yunnan Province,China
• Package: Bag
• Storage: Keep in cool, dry and no light place

Read More Info. About It (In English):

Morchella vulgaris is a widespread fungus of the Morchellaceae family (Ascomycota). It was originally described in 1801 as a form of the common yellow morel (Morchella esculenta) by mycologist Christiaan Hendrik Persoon, but was later recombined as a distinct species by Samuel Gray.
Owing to its high morphological plasticity, its taxonomical status had long been in flux, sometimes treated as a variety of, or conspecific to Morchella esculenta,while at the same time several forms and varieties of M. vulgaris itself have been described.An extensive phylogenetic and nomenclatural study by Richard and colleagues in 2014, confirmed the status of Morchella vulgaris as a distinct species, and resolved several of its synonymities.This species is characterised by the predominantly grey colours of its cap and "blistered", highly irregular appearance of its ridges and pits.

For mushroom hunters in the temperate regions of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, nothing signifies the beginning of spring more than the first appearance of morel mushrooms (Morchella spp.). These organisms are arguably considered among the most prized edible fungi on the planet, and it’s not uncommon to see them fetching a price of a few hundred dollars per dried pound in the market.
While morels are some of the easiest mushrooms to identify, a few look-alikes exist… some of them benign, some a bit toxic. For detailed information on finding and identifying morel mushrooms, check out another article from this blog: How To Find And Identify Morel Mushrooms.
While most morel enthusiasts cherish this particular mushroom for its exceptional taste and culinary applicability, less attention is given to its physiological effects on the body. This is unfortunate, because, like many members of the fungal kingdom, morel mushrooms possess important nutritional and medicinal properties that can play key roles in optimizing the health of those who consume them.
Let’s take a look at some of these unique characteristics, focusing on one species of yellow morel mushroom, Morchella vulgaris.
Update: Good news! I just put most of this information into a short video. If you’re the kind of person who would rather watch a video than read an article, enjoy!
Vitamin D
Mushrooms exposed to sunlight or UV radiation are great sources of dietary vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). While most vitamin D supplements contain D3 (cholecalciferol), dietary D2 from mushrooms has been shown to be as effective as vitamin D2 and D3 supplements in raising and maintaining 25(OH)D levels.
Morel mushrooms contain approximately 206 IUs of vitamin D2 per 100 grams of fresh material.
Protection against drug side effects
Pharmaceutical drugs are commonly known to create side effects, and cisplatin (a chemotherapy drug) and gentamicin (an antibiotic) are no exceptions. When given to mice, these drugs can deplete the internal antioxidant defense system and induce kidney failure.
Research shows, however, that an aqueous-ethanol (water and alcohol) extract from cultivated morel mycelium has the remarkable ability to enhance the internal antioxidant defense system, thereby protecting against toxicity caused by the chemotherapy and antibiotic drugs.
Antioxidants
Oxidative stress is associated with numerous conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and diabetes types 1 and 2. Consuming antioxidant-rich food, therefore, is an important strategy to protect against this internal damage.
Studies have shown that extracts from morel mycelium are effective in combating oxidation. This is primarily accomplished through the scavenging of damaging molecules known as reactive oxygen species (ROS), including the superoxide, hydroxyl, and nitric oxide radicals.
Antioxidants from morel mushrooms have also been shown to inhibit lipid peroxidation – a process involving tissue damage which, if left unchecked, can lead to inflammation and cancer.
Liver protection
Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is an inorganic compound which has been linked to disorders of the central nervous system and kidneys. Research on animals has shown that administration of CCl4 with ethanol damages the liver by, among other things, depleting internal antioxidant stores. When supplied with an extract of morel mycelium, however, protection is provided against liver damage, and antioxidant reserves can be restored.
This suggests that morel mushroom mycelium may provide therapeutic use as a liver-protecting agent.
Immune system activity
A 2002 study analyzed the immuno-stimulatory property of a unique polysaccharide isolated from the morel mushroom. Known as galactomannan, this compound comprises 2.0% of the dry fungal material, and may work on both innate immunity and adaptive immunity by enhancing macrophage activity.
Conclusion
In summary, morel mushrooms are excellent wild foods to add to your diet. While they can be rather expensive at the supermarket, foraging provides a better option (in my opinion), though caution must be taken so as not to confuse this mushroom with the toxic false morel (genus Gyromitra). The biggest difference is that morels are hollow when cut in half lengthwise, while Gyromitras, which are typically a shade of reddish brown, are stuffed or chambered.

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Read More Info. About It (In Chinese 中文介绍):

羊肚菌是一种珍稀食用菌品种,因其菌盖表面凹凸不平、状如羊肚而得名。羊肚菌(Morchella)，又名草笠竹，是一种珍贵的食用菌和药用菌。羊肚菌于1818年被发现。用于食积气滞、脘腹胀满、痰壅气逆喘咳。羊肚菌又称羊肚菜、羊蘑。其结构与盘菌相似，上部呈褶皱网状，既像个蜂巢，也像个羊肚，因而得名。羊肚菌在山火之后的两至三年内产量特高，因此北美的采摘者会根据山火来采集羊肚菌。然而，当火灾被控制后，在同一个地区内，它的生长数量会年复一年地减少。功效作用方面，羊肚菌具有补肾、壮阳、补脑、提神等功效，不仅营养丰富、味道鲜美，而且益肠胃，是治疗消化不良，痰多气短的良好中药，有独特的保健作用。

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