The benefits and harms of chanterelles for the human body

Mushroom pickers have long noticed that among wild chanterelles there are almost never worms. It turns out that in their composition there is a natural substance of hinomannosis, which insects and worms do not tolerate at all. In this regard, many may ask: What are the benefits and harms of chanterelles for human health?

Chinomannose removes helminths from the body and destroys their eggs. For humans, this substance causes absolutely no side effects. However, during the heat treatment of mushrooms with the addition of salt, as well as during the cold method of salting, quinomannose is completely destroyed and does not have useful properties. Therefore, chanterelles are used to get rid of helminths only in a "raw" form, or rather, in the form of crushed dry powder. Chanterelles are dried, ground in a coffee grinder, and then stored in clean and dry glass jars.

What are the benefits of fresh and dried chanterelles for humans?

The benefits and harms of using chanterelle mushrooms are visible in their composition. For example, vitamin C helps in the treatment of acute respiratory infections, insomnia, and depression. In addition, the benefits of fruiting bodies to the human body are evident in the fact that when they are consumed, irritability and fatigue are reduced, and the body's resistance to various viral infections also increases.

After conducting some research, scientists have found how chanterelle mushrooms are useful to humans. Thus, a high content of vitamin D strengthens muscle tone, strengthens the body's immunity, prevents the occurrence of eczema and psoriasis, and also prevents the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

In addition, the health benefits of dried chanterelles have also been proven. It is worth noting that in China, drugs capable of improving vision and treating "night blindness" are prepared from the powder of these fruiting bodies. In France, dried and raw chanterelles are often added to dishes that are most in demand in expensive restaurants. These mushrooms are rich in vitamins B1, B2, E and PP. In addition, they contain useful chemicals and compounds: calcium, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, fluorine, cobalt, iron, manganese, proteins and carbohydrates. All of them perfectly cleanse the liver and kidneys of a person, helping to cope with the hepatitis virus. The beneficial properties of chanterelles are widely used by doctors as a natural antibiotic for tuberculosis.

In cosmetology, you can also see the benefits of chanterelles, without harm and negative effects. An extract made from mushrooms and added to creams and sprays reduces the possible risk of bacterial and fungal skin lesions, and the skin itself is moisturized and softened. As already noted, harm from the use of chanterelles in cosmetology has not been identified.

For those who follow a diet, it will also be interesting to learn about the benefits and harms of raw chanterelles. We note right away that these mushrooms cannot be eaten fresh due to bitterness, they can be boiled and fried. The energy value of boiled chanterelles per 100 g is only 19 kcal. Fried chanterelles are more high in calories - 70 kcal per 100 g. But you can also afford it, because the product has an amazingly delicate taste and aroma.

Concluding that chanterelle mushrooms are useful in dried and raw form, we can make the following list:

• Strengthens the blood vessels of the heart;
• Promotes the removal of heavy salts from the body;
• It treats acute respiratory infections and tonsillitis;
• Removes helminths and destroys their eggs;
• Relieves symptoms of fatigue and irritability;
• Improves vision and strengthens the immune system;
• Helps with varicose veins;
• Beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and hair;
• Helps eliminate boils and abscesses.

What is the harm of chanterelles to health?

It turns out that in addition to good, chanterelles also bring harm. This will become noticeable if they are collected in areas located near roads, cities and industrial enterprises. Therefore, collect the chanterelles away from these places, preferring secluded birch, mixed or coniferous forests.

Do not give mushrooms to pregnant and lactating women, as well as young children who are under 5 years old - this will only bring them harm. In addition, you should limit the use of chanterelles during an exacerbation of gastritis, peptic ulcer and kidney disease.

High protein content can be difficult to digest. Therefore, do not use them in large quantities, especially before bedtime.

Chanterelles can cause harm after improper processing, as well as as a result of storage that does not meet certain requirements. Fruit bodies must be subjected to primary treatment within 3-5 hours after collection, or placed in a dark, cool room for no more than 7 hours.

Knowing what the benefits and harms of chanterelle mushrooms - dried and fresh, are, you can safely go to the forest for these beautiful and healthy mushrooms, in order to later prepare a variety of dishes from them.