The dung beetle is gray. The surest and most effective way to overcome alcoholism! Coprinus preparation method
The dung beetle mushroom (coprinus) is a genus of mushrooms of the champignon family. It has been known since the 18th century, although in independent genus was allocated only at the beginning of the 20th century. Currently, dung beetle is a mushroom that has about 25 species. Most of them are inedible due to the practically absent pulp; other types of coprinus are poisonous.
Cut into at a young age edible species are a wonderful delicacy. It is worth noting that culinary specialists in some countries (Czech Republic, France, Finland) consider dung beetle to be a delicacy. It is necessary to first study the features and properties before trying to cook it yourself.
In addition, the dung mushroom is used in folk medicine for alcoholism; reviews about this can be read below. It is unacceptable to drink strong drinks along with it - such a combination can result in severe food poisoning.
Characteristics
Belongs to the cap-footed species. Moreover, they have an elongated central leg. The hat has a convex bell-shaped shape; it almost never opens flat. The surface of the cap is smooth, bare, covered with a coating in the form of flakes or scales. The pulp is so thin that, due to its absence, most types of mushroom are considered inedible.
Dung beetle is a mushroom with an elongated, cylindrical stalk. It is often hollow and smooth with fibrous flesh. Wide, frequent and thin plates in early age they then turn pink (yellow), while in older mushrooms they turn black or brown.
The fruiting season for Coprinus is May-October.
White dung beetle
The second name is shaggy dung beetle. It is distinguished by its attractiveness due to its “fringe” - the abundant snow-white scales covering its cap. Its shape is bell-shaped, it can reach a height of 15 cm with a diameter of 10 cm. Its color is white, then takes on brownish or gray shades with a brownish dark middle. The surface of the cap feels silky to the touch until fully ripe, after which it turns into a black paste with spores protruding from it.
White dung beetle is a mushroom whose flesh is tender and white, it has no taste or smell, and does not secrete juice. It is also worth noting that its stem can reach a height of 35 cm. The remains of the mushroom’s covering are interesting: it is a white, filmy and incredibly delicate ring.
Gray dung beetle
Other names: dung beetle mushroom. It differs from its white relative in its external color, as well as in the absence of lace veils: it has a gray cap with a brown condensation, up to 10 cm in diameter, ovoid at the beginning of growth and bell-shaped in a mature individual. The cap is covered with scales of the same gray.
The gray dung beetle is a mushroom that has wide plates (they are white in a young individual and black in a mature one). The leg reaches 20 cm in height with a thickness of 2 cm, it is white, smooth, and sometimes bends as it grows. U young mushroom a small centric white ring can be seen that disappears with growth. The gray dung beetle has white flesh and a pleasantly sweet taste. The spores are ellipsoidal in shape, the spore powder is black. Ink mushroom grows in groups on humus-rich and moist soils in parks, squares, in compost and garbage heaps or in vegetable gardens, in addition, on rotting wood in clearings, in forests, etc.
Common dung beetle
Visually, it is very different from its gray and white relatives: its cap reaches 3 cm in diameter, at first has a shaggy surface and cylindrical shape, then becomes broadly bell-shaped, with ribbing or “wrinkling” (cracks or folds emanating from the center), covered with white flakes. When ripe, the cap bends, turning black, and then decomposes.
Common dung beetle is a mushroom whose plates are initially white, then darken to black. It is worth noting that the leg reaches a length of 10 cm with a width of up to 0.5 cm. It is smooth, hollow, with a small thickening at the base.
Application
The dung beetle, the photo of which is presented in this article, can be eaten at a young age. The main indicator of individuals suitable for collection is the milky-white hue of their plates. If they have even the slightest tint (ocher or pinkish), the mushroom is no longer edible.
They must be thermally treated within an hour after collection, since even cut dung beetles continue the aging process and can self-dissolve, turning into a dark pulp as a result of autolysis.
Interestingly, drying dung beetles is more reminiscent of frying: the mushrooms are placed in a frying pan and fried over low heat until all the liquid has evaporated, only after which you can start cooking them.
Mushroom pulp is suitable for any cooking method: frying, boiling, drying or pickling. The pulp of dung beetles remaining after drying must be ground in a coffee grinder. The resulting powder can be added to food, with the recommended dose being 2 grams every 2 days. It is not recommended to mix coprinuses with other mushrooms.
Dung beetle from alcohol
Coprinus is a very effective and powerful remedy against alcoholism. Our great-grandmothers once used it. Currently, medicine has officially recognized that the dung mushroom helps to get rid of alcoholism. Today it is the basis of some treatments for this addiction.
To cook this effective remedy, they collect young mushrooms that have not yet fully blossomed. Next, they need to be cooked as quickly as possible, since freshly picked mushrooms appearance they lose very quickly, becoming an inky-colored mush.
How to cook?
Dung beetle for alcoholism is prepared in 2 ways: for immediate use and for future use.
First recipe
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Coprinus has a very subtle and pleasant taste and, when cooked, is a bit like champignons. People who do not plan to drink alcohol can eat mushrooms without any fear and in unlimited quantities.
Second recipe
- Place the pulp of finely chopped mushrooms in a large shallow frying pan.
- Fry over low heat until the water evaporates, stirring all the time.
- Dry the finished mass, then grind it into powder in a coffee grinder.
This powder is added to the drink or food of a person who drinks alcoholic beverages.
How does it work?
Its action is associated with toxic substance, located in it, which oxidizes the alcohol entering the body. The substance, dissolving in alcohol, penetrates the blood, then the liver, thereby causing signs of serious poisoning.
The mushroom is absolutely harmless without combining it with alcohol. But if you eat mushrooms and drink alcohol after a while, serious consequences will appear:
- the main part of the body is covered with purple spots;
- the face turns very red (even turns purple);
- earlobes and the tip of the nose turn pale;
- fever appears;
- the pulse quickens and the heart starts beating;
- there is a very strong thirst;
- vision is impaired;
- vomiting appears;
- speech worsens.
Of course, these symptoms disappear without a trace after a while, but if you drink the glass again, they will return with new strength. At the same time, an alcoholic is such horrible consequences attributes it to the effect of alcohol, and this forever discourages him from drinking.
It is worth noting that the dung mushroom acts against alcoholism for several days after its use, therefore, an alcoholic is unlikely to associate it with his current condition. But in order to completely lull his vigilance, they mainly use the mushroom in powder, adding it to food.
Treatment
The dung mushroom, a photo of which is presented in this article, is used in the fight against drunkenness according to 2 schemes: regular (2 weeks) and long-term (3 months), if the drinking experience is very long. Most often, treatment is carried out unnoticed by the patient so that he does not suspect something is wrong.
The mushroom is added to the food of an alcoholic once every 2 days, 2 g each. At the same time, the drinker cannot be denied drinking alcohol; rather, on the contrary, offer him a glass voluntarily.
If the required effect is absent, it is necessary to increase the dosage of the powder to 5 g. After a couple of weeks, mortally frightened by his reactions to vodka, the alcoholic completely refuses to use it.
After completing the course completely, a person will feel unpleasant symptoms every time he tries alcohol, even without the use of mushrooms.
Dung mushroom: reviews
Every second resident of our country has encountered such a phenomenon as drinking relative. And, to be honest, this brings joy to few people. Therefore, people use different ways deliver a person from this addiction. Today you can find many reviews about the use of dung beetle to combat alcoholism. Many people are happy to say that a drinker’s craving for alcohol disappears, since he immediately develops very unpleasant consequences from this. From negative reviews It can be noted that mushrooms are very difficult to prepare - they require instant cooking, otherwise they simply disappear.
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Dung mushroom (its other names are coprinus and ink mushroom) - excellent remedy from alcohol addiction, known to our people from time immemorial.
Believing that dung beetle is dangerous - big mistake. In fact, the outwardly inconspicuous coprinus is very delicious delicacy, from which the best chefs around the world prepare the most exquisite dishes. It is called dung beetle only because this mushroom grows well on soil richly fertilized with manure.
Coprinus enjoys recognition not only among culinary specialists, but also among medical professionals. Doctors confirm that coprinus:
- helps to get out of binge drinking;
- forms a persistent constant aversion to ethanol.
But the dung beetle mushroom should be used correctly for alcoholism.
Types of "anti-alcohol" dung beetles
There are several types of ink mushroom that help free yourself from alcoholism. Gray coprinus is considered the most effective in the fight against the “green serpent”. Other varieties of dung beetle - flickering, white and diffuse - are less effective. They also develop an aversion to alcohol, but do so much more slowly. They are used less frequently for treatment. White coprinus is most suitable for food.
The white coprinus mushroom is the most suitable mushroom for food.
Mushroom composition
Main active substance coprinus is coprine (disulfiram). It is patented under the name Antabuse. Coprine causes persistent alcohol rejection. Thanks to it, ethanol very quickly oxidizes and turns toxic to human body acetaldehyde. In parallel, coprine inhibits the synthesis of dehydrogenase, an enzyme that neutralizes the harmful effects of acetaldehyde.
Accumulating in the body, this toxin causes:
- redness of the face, appearance of cyanosis throughout the body;
- paleness of the earlobes and nose;
- tachycardia;
- faintness and dizziness;
- inhibition of thinking, speech and reactions to external stimuli;
- vision problems;
- severe heartburn and thirst;
- painful vomiting;
- serious problems with digestion of food, diarrhea, severe intestinal colic.
If a person addicted to drinking takes Coprinus for just a few weeks, he will begin to develop a persistent aversion to even low-alcohol alcohol.
Other beneficial properties and components of coprinus
In addition to coprine, dung beetle (especially its pulp and cap) contains a huge variety of essential microelements and vitamins. Including:
- vitamins K1, D, E and C;
- 8 vital amino acids;
- zinc, potassium, phosphorus, iron and other essential minerals.
Coprinus not only “fights” alcoholism, but also:
- Reduces blood pressure, prevents the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.
- Stimulates appetite, has a beneficial effect on digestion, and relieves constipation.
- Reduces sugar levels (therefore, dung beetle should be consumed by diabetics).
- Helps with arthritis and other joint diseases.
How to apply it correctly?
Ink mushroom, which is used to treat alcoholism, can be purchased freely at the pharmacy. It belongs to dietary supplements (bioactive biological additives). Sold as:
- powder;
- medicinal capsules;
- rectal suppositories (suppositories).
Coprinus powder
The coprinus mushroom for drunkenness is sold in the form of a regular dry powder or extract that completely dissolves in water. Their excipient is gelatin.
It’s easy to prepare an anti-alcohol “drug” from dry coprinus powder:
- take half a gram of the substance;
- pour 90-120 ml of lukewarm water;
- Mix well before drinking.
To develop a lasting aversion to alcohol, this mixture must be drunk for several months before or after each meal.
The dosage and frequency of use of coprinus extract is slightly different. You need to stir about one gram of dung beetle in water. Use once two days. If there is no result, the dosage can be increased to 2 grams (maximum).
If an alcoholic refuses to be treated with dung, a mixture of powder can be added secretly to not very hot soup or other food. The patient will not feel the “foreign” product - the mushroom taste will “make itself felt” only in tea or another drink.
Dung beetle gelatin capsules
The course of treatment with gelatin capsules with dung beetle extract is as follows:
- Drink 2 capsules of 75 mg each three times a day after meals for 20-30 days.
- Take a 10-day break.
- Then take the course of treatment again.
- Repeat this (alternating with breaks) 3-4 times.
One jar usually contains 60 capsules of 75 mg. To pass full course You will need to purchase 3-4 jars of coprinus.
Coprinus capsules
Suppositories (rectal suppositories) with coprinus
Rectal suppositories are another form medicinal product with dung mushroom. Its excipient is cocoa butter. Suppositories with coprinus should be inserted into the rectum through the anus once a day or several days for at least one month.
Folk recipes for preparing dung mushroom
If you have ink mushrooms, you don't have to go to the pharmacy. Preparing a medical anti-alcohol remedy from dung beetle does not require much effort.
If you pick mushrooms yourself, then remember that you need to do this when the coprinus is still very young, and its cap has not yet fully blossomed. You need to prepare the ink mushroom for alcoholism immediately after collection, since it very quickly - literally in a few hours - loses beneficial features and turns into something like a strange colored porridge.
Homemade anti-alcohol powder
To make the powder simply:
- chop the mushroom pulp thoroughly;
- fry it in a frying pan (preferably shallow). While frying, stir the pulp all the time;
- When the liquid from the mushroom mass is completely gone, wait until it cools, and then grind it into powder.
Anti-alcohol powder is ready! You need to keep it in a dark jar with a tight lid. The product must be added to food.
Homemade ointment
You can also easily prepare your own ointment from dung beetle. True, it won’t help with cravings for alcohol, but it will remove:
- dermatitis (including malignant);
- ulcers and boils;
- will cure burns.
The ointment should be infused with alcohol or vodka.
Aqueous homemade infusion of coprinus
The water infusion is taken orally. It perfectly cures:
- digestive problems;
- colds (removes excess phlegm).
The infusion is not very effective against alcoholism. It is better to use powder for these purposes. You need to prepare the infusion with water. Alcohol cannot be used.
Contraindications
The dung beetle itself is absolutely safe - anyone can eat it. However, treating alcoholism with this mushroom will be useless if:
- the person has seriously ill kidneys;
- in the presence of liver diseases (hepatitis, cirrhosis);
- the patient has problems with the heart and blood vessels;
- there is an ulcer duodenum or stomach;
- the patient’s lungs and other respiratory organs are unhealthy;
- the patient is allergic to coprine, or cannot tolerate any mushrooms at all.
Also, it is better not to consume ink mushroom for children, pregnant women and young mothers who are breastfeeding.
It is strictly forbidden to eat an “anti-alcoholic” mushroom along with alcohol, otherwise poisoning and hospitalization cannot be avoided.
Dishes with dung beetle
A quick way to cook delicious ink mushroom
The taste of dung beetle is excellent, very similar to the mushrooms loved by many. You can prepare a delicious ink mushroom very quickly. Just:
- Heat the frying pan thoroughly.
- Place one or two tablespoons of butter on it (either vegetable or butter will do).
- Take the mushrooms and remove the stems.
- Wash the hats, put them in a frying pan, and add a little salt.
- Add the onion and begin to simmer over low heat.
There is no need to add water during stewing - there is already enough of it in the juicy ink mushrooms.
In 40-45 minutes, the delicious coprinuses will be ready. They go perfectly with sour cream, stews and soups.
Cooking chicken pilaf with dung mushroom
Chicken pilaf with dung mushroom
This tasty dish It's quite easy to prepare:
- Cut the mushrooms into small pieces, fill them with water. We use little liquid.
- Simmer in a frying pan until the water completely evaporates.
- Add 100 g of vegetable oil and fry the coprinus;
- Take another frying pan and fry chopped onions (onion), as well as carrots (grated on a coarse grater).
- Salt and combine in one frying pan with mushrooms.
- Take chicken legs and fry them.
- Add the fried chicken to the mixture of coprinuses and vegetables.
- Pour 50 g meat broth. Wash 1 glass of rice and add it to the future dish.
- Simmer the deliciousness under the lid for half an hour or a little more (until the rice is cooked).
- Add spices.
The dish should be served hot.
Possible complications and side effects
The prognosis is very favorable. After completing the course of treatment, the patient has a persistent aversion to ethanol, the desire to drink is completely absent, and no relapses occur. The dung beetle mushroom relieves alcoholism for a long time.
No long term side effects Coprinus does not cause. Tachycardia, vision problems and other unpleasant “anti-alcohol” symptoms quickly disappear.
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Alcoholism is a serious disease that affects the person himself and the people around him. Terrible behavior, sudden attacks of aggression, inability to control oneself - all these signs arise spontaneously and bring continuous problems to others. The harmful effects of decomposition products ethyl alcohol on the body leads to the development of pathologies that will be impossible to cope with. But alcoholism can be cured if the patient’s condition is not allowed to become extremely serious.
It is simply impossible to overcome the disease on your own. Narcologists use various treatment methods. It is often practiced to inject different torpedoes into the subcutaneous layer, taking effective tablets and solutions. But there are also folk remedies, some of which are very effective.
Coprinus is a dung mushroom. This popular name he received. Many believe that this mushroom is a truly miraculous remedy that helps fight alcoholism.
And this is not far from the truth, because in fact, coprinus turns out to be much more effective than a variety of medications that can only be taken under the supervision of a doctor. All kinds of tablets have many contraindications, unlike the dung mushroom.
This folk remedy helps:
- Reduced craving for alcohol.
- Relieving alcohol addiction.
- Stopping prolonged drinking and binges.
- The emergence of a persistent aversion to alcohol-containing drinks.
Coprinus can be considered a completely safe mushroom. The only thing is that it is prohibited to use it in combination with alcoholic drinks. Then the reaction can be extremely negative. Dung mushrooms are quite tasty and nutritious. Simply eating it will definitely not cause any harm. There are many varieties of coprinus.
The effective action of this folk remedy is observed due to the fact that the dung mushroom contains a component disgusting to alcoholic drinks. This substance called coprine leads to the oxidation of alcohol in the human body. As a result, acetaldehyde is formed, which is a toxic substance.
Acetaldehyde leads to:
- Increased heart rate.
- Increased body temperature.
- The occurrence of severe dizziness.
- Speech inhibition.
- Temporary visual impairment.
- Heartburn, nausea and vomiting.
- Disturbances in the digestive system.
If an alcoholic eats dung mushrooms for some time, acetaldehyde will accumulate in his body, causing an aversion to alcoholic beverages.
This effect of coprinus in most cases leads to a positive result - the person stops drinking.
The more alcohol a person drinks, the more sensitive the body becomes to it. If drinking alcohol in excessive quantities continues for a long time, a person becomes an alcoholic. In this case, it will no longer be possible to avoid addiction to alcohol.
Many medical experts believe that it is methyl salsolinol, which appears in the body due to the consumption of alcoholic beverages, that leads to alcohol dependence. This means that treating such a disease is quite possible.
When using dung mushroom, a person will be able to give up alcohol after a while. You won’t be able to get rid of the bad habit right away, but the effect of coprinus will gradually have an increasingly greater effect on the body, causing an aversion to alcohol. The person will think that it is alcohol that is to blame for such a difficult state of health and will gradually give up drinking.
The course of treatment with dung fungus can last from one to three months. It all depends on:
- The severity of the disease.
- Individual physiological characteristics body of a sick person.
Treatment must necessarily proceed anonymously - this is precisely its whole point. An alcoholic should not realize that coprinus is being added to his food.
Some people grind their own mushrooms, while others buy them at the pharmacy. The dosage should not be less than two grams per day. If a positive result is not noticeable within several days, you will need to increase the dosage.
During treatment with coprinus, it is not recommended to scold the patient for drinking. It doesn't hurt to even offer the alcoholic a drink. Within one or two weeks, the patient himself will give up alcohol, as he will be extremely frightened by such a negative reaction of the body and terrible health.
But this is not a reason to stop adding dung mushroom. If you interrupt the course of treatment, after some time the person will take up the bottle again. If the treatment is continued, he will again experience the unpleasant sensations of alcohol and stop drinking.
Nowadays, it is not difficult to purchase dung mushroom at a regular pharmacy. It is sold already crushed. But such a powder will be less effective than fresh mushrooms collected independently or purchased.
To treat alcoholism, you should choose one of four types of dung mushroom. For example, gray coprinus is the most effective. It causes speech and vision disturbances, severe dizziness, nausea and vomiting.
A person will not have such a violent reaction to eating other varieties of dung beetles. But they can also be used to treat alcoholism.
It is recommended to begin preparing the medicine almost immediately after collection. Fresh mushrooms should not lie down for more than three hours. The fresher the coprinus, the more expressive its effect. This mushroom has a very negative appearance, but it taste qualities this is not reflected in any way. It is quite suitable for food. Coprinus is a nutritious and useful product. You can safely eat it without fear of harm to the body. But the mushroom does not combine at all with alcohol.
There are two main methods for preparing dung mushroom. It all depends on when you plan to eat it. It’s better to prepare more coprinus in advance for future use so you don’t have to do it every day. But there are times when a small amount of this mushroom is urgently needed. Then you should use the recipe for immediate preparation.
Instant recipe
Dung beetle is nutritious mushroom with excellent taste. It is somewhat reminiscent of champignons, so preparing coprinus quickly is not difficult.
It is necessary to heat the frying pan thoroughly and put a few tablespoons of butter or vegetable oil on it. Mushrooms should be washed and the caps separated from the stems. Then the caps need to be thrown into the frying pan, salted and simmered over low heat. There is no need to add water, since the dung beetles themselves are very juicy. They will stew in their own juices. In about forty minutes the dish will be ready. These gentle and delicious mushrooms can be eaten hot with sour cream or served with soups, stews and other dishes.
To prepare the medicinal potion, you will need to carefully grind the coprinus pulp and fry it in a shallow frying pan. Simply drying them will not work due to the unusual structure of the mushroom.
During the frying process, it is necessary to constantly stir the pulp. Cooking may take a little longer as you need to wait until the liquid has completely evaporated. Then the resulting mass will need to be cooled and ground into powder. After this, the drug is put into a dark glass jar and closed with a lid.
You can add a small amount of the medicine to the food or drink of a person suffering from alcohol dependence. He will not even feel any taste and will not guess about the anonymous treatment.
In the forest and steppe zone Sometimes you can find mushrooms that have a strange appearance and also do not differ large sizes. They grow on dead wood or near animal excrement.
Today we will look at representatives of the now disbanded dung beetles family: what they look like, where they are found, and whether they can be eaten.
White
Appearance. The cap has an elongated ovoid shape initial stage, and elongated dome-shaped after ripening. The height varies between 5-20 cm, diameter - from 5 to 10 cm. It is painted white or grayish, with small dark scales visible on the surface of the skin. The top of the cap may be light brown. The pulp is white and has no noticeable taste or smell. The plates of young mushrooms are pure white, wide, and freely arranged. When ripe, they first turn pink and then turn completely black as they self-digest. The actual length of the leg is from 10 to 35 cm, but the visible part in length does not exceed 10 cm, since 2/3 of the leg is hidden under the dome of the cap. The color is white, hollow inside. The base of the leg, which is located in the ground, has a thickening.
Where does it grow? Found throughout the temperate zone Northern Hemisphere. Prefers rich soils and grows in large quantities on and around farms. It is difficult to find white dung beetles in the forest, and they can appear in landfills and garbage dumps. For the fungus, it is important that the substrate is rich in plant or animal debris.
Seasonality and edibility. White dung beetles appear in March and disappear from the fields in late or mid-autumn (depending on the region). Mushrooms are collected only on clean soils, away from landfills and various enterprises. The collection is carried out after rain, as fruiting body must be young so that it can be eaten without danger.
Rules of use. Remember that this mushroom is fully edible only until the fruit body is ripe. Once ripe, dung beetle is dangerous to eat. The species is characterized by the fact that after ripening it begins to digest itself, releasing special substances. As a result, old mushrooms can be considered rotten, and a rotten product may not be safe. Despite their edibility, it is recommended to boil the fruiting bodies before consumption. After this, you can fry, stew, salt or marinate. Immediately after harvesting, the fruiting bodies must be processed as soon as possible, since the process of self-digestion does not stop even with negative temperatures. It is also worth remembering that dung beetles cannot be stored and stored with other mushrooms, otherwise they will also begin to rot.
Important! Old sources indicate that white dung beetle can cause poisoning when consumed with alcohol. This is a false misconception.
Video: white dung beetle - what it looks like, what to cook
Snow-white
Appearance. The cap is ovoid, small, with a diameter of no more than 3 cm. In old mushrooms it becomes bell-shaped or conical. The skin is pure white, the surface is covered with a powdery coating, which is easily erased. The pulp is white, thin. In old mushrooms it is practically absent. The plates of young fruiting bodies are gray, then turn black and become watery. The leg is very thin, 5-8 cm long. There is a characteristic swelling at the base. The surface of the leg is covered with the same white coating as on the cap. Coprinopsis nivea
Where does it grow? Since the snow-white dung beetle is a saprotroph (feeds on the remains of living creatures), it grows exclusively in places where livestock or horses regularly graze. Fruiting bodies form either on or near manure.
Seasonality and edibility. The dung beetle bears fruit in summer and autumn months. Mushroom poisonous, therefore, cannot be collected, much less consumed.
Hairyfoot
Other names: downy dung beetle, hairy dung beetle.
Appearance. The shape of the cap resembles a spindle, diameter - 1-2 cm, length - from 2 to 4 cm. Young mushrooms enter the maturity stage after two days, after which the cap opens. In mature representatives of the species it has the shape of a bell. The skin is dark olive green. The surface is strewn with white flakes, so the mushroom appears pure white from a distance. The pulp is white, very thin, breaks at the slightest touch. The leg is from 5 to 8 cm long, thin, and can bend during growth. Painted white. There are many snow-white scales on the surface. The plates are narrow, loose, gray in color at the initial stage, then become black and collapse.
Where does it grow? It is found both in pastures where it processes manure, and in old forest plantings. The fungus can feed on rotten wood, as well as rotting fallen leaves.
Often there is a problem with identifying the mushroom, since the fruiting body forms and decomposes in a few days, so it is very difficult to find a young mushroom.
Did you know? Many mushrooms have medicinal properties. For example, the skin of puffball mushrooms can be used as an adhesive plaster, since it back side completely sterile and also exhibits bactericidal properties.
Seasonality and edibility. The fluffy mushroom bears fruit during mass grazing. As soon as animal waste disappears, fruiting bodies stop forming. The approximate growth period is summer-autumn. Hairy dung beetle not eaten. The mushroom is not considered poisonous, however, given short period decomposition, you can be poisoned even by young specimens, so it’s better not to risk it.
Home
Appearance. The cap is bell-shaped; in older mushrooms it becomes umbrella-shaped. The diameter is 2-5 cm, the skin is light brown with a yellowish tint. There are small white scales in the form of small dots on the surface. The pulp is white, thin, odorless, and quite elastic. The leg is 4-8 cm long, very thin, fibrous, hollow. The surface is painted white, smooth. The plates are white, thin, wide. In mature mushrooms they turn gray and then turn black.
Where does it grow? The domestic dung beetle feeds on dead or rotting wood, so it grows on old stumps or dry trees. It is practically not found in forests, as well as in open areas.
Important! Mushrooms can also grow in very damp rooms, which is why the species got its name.
Seasonality and edibility. They appear only in summer, and gradually disappear in early September. The domestic dung beetle is inedible mushroom
, therefore it cannot be eaten or stored together with other edible mushrooms.
Dyatlovy
Other names: motley, magpie, woodpecker.
Appearance. The hat is ovoid in shape with a slight elongation. Diameter - from 6 to 10 cm. Old mushrooms have a bell-shaped cap. The surface is painted dark brown or light black. The skin is covered with many white scales, so from a distance the mushroom appears white. The pulp is white, has very bad smell, quite thin. The leg is very long and thin, its length ranges from 10 to 30 cm. It is hollow inside and tapers upward. Painted white. There is a thickening at the base. A fluffy coating is noticeable up close. The plates of young mushrooms are white with a faint pinkish tint. In old fruiting bodies they become gray, and then black.
Where does it grow? The woodpecker dung beetle prefers soils rich in humus, as well as the presence of a large amount of rotting wood. The species is found in deciduous forests in dry, shaded places.
Seasonality and edibility. Fruiting bodies are formed from August to November. Data on the edibility of the fungus vary, but in most literary sources the woodpecker dung beetle is described as inedible mushroom. There is also evidence that it can cause hallucinations.
Shimmering
Other names: crumbly, mica-like.
Appearance. The cap is bell-shaped, only in very young representatives it is ovoid. The skin is light brown in color with a dark spot in the center, its diameter is from 2 to 4 cm, its height is 1-3 cm. The surface is strewn with noticeable grooves. The edge of the cap can be smooth or slightly torn. The pulp is very thin, white, odorless, and has a sour taste. The leg is quite long, 4-10 cm, thin, hollow inside. Brownish at the base, however, most of painted white. The plates are thin, adherent, white with a brownish tint. Old mushrooms are black.
Where does it grow? Shimmering dung beetles only grow on rotting or dead wood. Found in dense forests, parks, as well as in forest belts. They grow exclusively in groups, like honey mushrooms.
Important! Not found in coniferous forests and landings.
Seasonality and edibility. Fruits from May to November. Mushrooms appear in waves. Refer to inedible for the reason that after collection, the process of self-destruction proceeds very quickly - because of this, the product quickly deteriorates and becomes unusable.
Ordinary
Appearance. The cap is very small, diameter from 1 to 3 cm. The skin is in the shape of an ellipse, strewn with furrows, and colored gray-gray. The edges of the cap are uneven and rise in overripe specimens. The pulp is very thin, white, fragile, and does not smell of anything. Leg - 5-10 cm, thin, straight or slightly inclined. Painted white, fibrous, hollow inside. There is a slight thickening at the base. The plates are free, in young mushrooms they are white, in mature ones they are dark gray or black.
Where does it grow? Grows singly or in small groups on soil rich in humus. Found in gardens and parks, as well as in landfills. Many mushrooms appear after light rainfall.
Seasonality and edibility. Appear from late May to mid-September.
As for edibility, opinions once again differ. Given the rate of self-destruction of the fruiting body, mushrooms are not very popular. Common dung beetle in most sources they are classified as edible mushrooms, however, taking into account the fact that they need to be cooked in shortest time after collection, otherwise they will cause poisoning.
Absent-minded
Other name- common dung beetle.
Appearance. The hat is shaped like a small jellyfish. In old mushrooms it is prostrate, in young ones it is ovoid, about 1 cm in diameter. The skin is cream-colored. The surface is velvety, covered with the remains of bedspreads. The pulp is practically absent, tender and thin. There is no smell. The stem is from 1 to 5 cm long, very thin, fragile, hollow, colored white in young mushrooms, and after ripening it becomes gray with a purple tint. The plates are loose, convex, white, then gray or black.
Important! This type Without high humidity dries up. The self-digestion process stops.
Where does it grow? Grows in the temperate zone. It is found on dry trees and stumps, where it forms a real bouquet of small fruiting bodies. One tree can contain several hundred mushrooms.
Seasonality and edibility. Appear from late spring to early autumn. The edibility of the mushroom has not been established. Considering the size of the fruiting body and the almost complete absence of pulp, it is better not to eat such mushrooms.
Romagnesi
Appearance. The hat is shaped like an umbrella with slightly rounded edges. Diameter 3-6 cm. The skin is beige, however, due to the presence of a huge number of dark scales, the overall color is gray with shades of yellow. There is practically no pulp, since most of the cap is plates. A thin layer of pulp is white. The leg is 6-10 cm in length, dense, of medium thickness. The surface is dirty gray, hollow and fragile inside. The plates are loose, frequent, white in young fruiting bodies, and black in mature ones. Coprinopsis romagnesiana
Where does it grow? It grows on rotting wood, so it is found both in forests and in parks and garden plots. Prefers cool climates. Grows in small groups.
Seasonality and edibility. Mushrooms appear in spring and then in autumn. In summer, the mycelium bears fruit only in northern regions. The Romagnesi believe conditionally edible species , however, only at a young age. Mushrooms with blackened plates are prohibited from consumption.
Senny
Other name- Paneolus subtilis.
Appearance. The cap is 1 to 2 cm in diameter, bell-shaped. The skin is beige or white-brown. The surface is smooth, the flesh is light, very thin. The leg is thin, from 2 to 8 cm in length. It can be straight, but in most cases it has several bends. Painted in light gray with a barely noticeable coating. The plates are brown, loose, and become black after ripening.
Where does it grow? Found in fields, meadows, and lawns. They love fertile, light soil. They only grow in groups.
Seasonality and edibility. They appear en masse in September-October, but are found in small quantities from April to December.
Mushroom not eaten, as it causes hallucinations and paranoia. Gastrointestinal upset may also occur after consumption. When used in large quantities provides strong effect on the central nervous system, which causes mental disorders.
Grey
Other name- inky.
Appearance. The diameter of the cap is 5-10 cm. The shape of young mushrooms is ovoid, and that of mature ones is bell-shaped. The skin is gray with a reddish tint. There are small scales on the surface. The pulp is very thin, light, and quickly darkens when in contact with air. There is no smell, the taste is sweet. The leg is long, 10-20 cm, thin, hollow. The surface is painted light gray. The plates are white, free, and in mature mushrooms they are black.
Where does it grow? The fungus prefers soil rich in humus, so it is found in large quantities on farms, as well as in areas where livestock is grazed. In the forest it grows near rotten or decaying trees. Can grow in the garden or garden if conditions are appropriate.
Seasonality and edibility. Appear from May to October. Mushrooms grow in small groups. The gray dung beetle is classified as conditionally edible mushrooms. Only young specimens with light plates can be eaten.
Rules of use. After preliminary heat treatment, which is carried out as soon as possible after collection, the mushrooms can be fried, stewed, salted or pickled. Drying is not carried out. Note that gray dung beetle is in some cases used as a remedy for alcoholism, since when consumed with alcohol it causes poisoning with very unpleasant symptoms. Poisoning will occur even if the blood contains a small dose of alcohol breakdown products.
Video: preparing gray dung beetle
Did you know? Gray dung beetle is used to produce ink. It is left in the vessel until complete decomposition, after which it is filtered and glue is added. After drying, such ink gives a special design, therefore it is used to protect bills and important documents from counterfeiting.
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Appearance. The hat has a bizarre shape: flat in the center and dome-shaped at the edges. The surface of the trough has symmetrical grooves. The diameter is 2-3 cm. The skin is gray-yellow; in old mushrooms it takes on a chocolate color. The pulp is thin, fragile, light. The length of the leg is from 4 to 8 cm, it is very thin, hollow inside, comparable in diameter and appearance to the stem of a dandelion. Painted in a yellowish-light green color, translucent. The plates are sparse, thin, loose. The color ranges from pale gray to light brown, and does not deteriorate when fully ripe.
Where does it grow? Grows in open spaces in grass, preferring soil rich in humus. Can be found in vegetable gardens or orchards.
Seasonality and edibility. The mycelium bears fruit from spring until the first frost. Mushrooms disappear within a day full cycle, starting from the formation of the above-ground body and ending with the death of the fungus. As for edibility, it is not described in the literature. This is due to the short life cycle, as well as the almost complete absence of pulp in the mushroom cap and small in size fruiting body.
Most dung beetles are not eaten, and those species that are classified as edible do not have an exquisite taste or aroma. Considering that the fruiting body quickly deteriorates, mushroom pickers often avoid such mushrooms.
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What is a dung mushroom and how does it help fight alcoholism, where does it grow, how to collect and cook, medicinal properties mushroom and how to use it correctly to get rid of a bad habit.
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The dung mushroom is a conditionally edible agaric, which owes its unique name to the fact that it grows on well-manured lands, where it appears in large colonies. Since ancient times, it has been successfully used to combat alcoholism, and today we will talk about how to prepare a miracle cure for addiction to alcohol based on dung beetle.
Description and distribution area of the dung fungus
The dung mushroom is very unique in appearance; moreover, it often grows on garbage lands, which is why ignorant mushroom pickers mistake it for a toadstool. Manufacturers do not really value it and classify it only in the 4th category.
The dung mushroom (Latin Coprinus) belongs to the Champignon family (Agaricaceae). The two most common varieties are white and gray, although scattered and shimmering dung beetles are also found. They are all similar in appearance, but there are some differences.
The white dung beetle, the largest of the entire family, is also called the shaggy mushroom. When it ripens, the cap unfolds, its edges tear and become disheveled. A kind of shaggy thing on a high white leg with a fibrous ring and a thickening at the base. With snow-white, juiceless, and sweet-tasting pulp.
Gray looks more neat - the edges are not at all frayed, but smooth. It appears in its usual growing areas much later than its white counterpart; in fact, it is an autumn variety of Coprinus. The cap can be gray, silver-gray or brownish in color, the leg is white, cylindrical, tuberous at the base.
An overgrown dung beetle has black plates, which is why its second name is ink or tar mushroom.
All types of dung beetles contain large amounts useful substances. These are vitamins B, C, E, D1, D2, K1, amino acids necessary for the body, nicotinic acid, glucose and fructose, calcium, iron and phosphorus, fiber and much more. Proteins and carbohydrates per 100 g - 46% and 49%, respectively. There is very little fat - 5%. Calorie content - from 16 to 22 kcal.
Widely distributed in Europe, Asia, and can be found on other continents. Grows from June to October.
Where the dung mushroom grows - its very name says. This homebody settles not far from humans in places rich in humus. You can see it on garbage and manure heaps near stables and farms, under fences and even in the garden. It is one of the fastest growing among its fellow mushroom kingdoms. Only puffball pellets can compete with it in height.
Familiar to everyone rural residents, but they are disdainful to take it, since it cannot be compared with a real fragrant mushroom from a birch or pine grove. Hence the disdainful attitude towards it: if it grows in a place other than where a real mushroom is supposed to, it is a toadstool; the appearance also does not inspire much confidence.
Although it is in vain that inexperienced lovers of “quiet” hunting have formed such an opinion. “Unfortunate” habitats of the dung fungus do not at all affect its taste. Italians, Germans, and French are not embarrassed by the “dung” name; they treat the mushroom with respect and appreciate it. delicate taste.
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Features of the use of dung mushroom for alcoholism
The dung mushroom was used for alcoholism back in ancient times. It had a very strong effect on drunkards; if they drank alcohol after a meal with this delicacy, they became ill: their faces turned red, nausea and vomiting appeared. This state quickly passed, but I wanted, say, to drink again in the morning, and the poisoning repeated.
Noticing this unusual property dung beetle, sorcerers and healers began to add dried mushrooms to various specially prepared potions, and wives quietly added it to the dishes of their husbands, suffering from an uncontrollable craving for strong drinks. This unusual property of Coprinus was later noticed by doctors and introduced it into their practice. For example, in the last century, the dung mushroom was effectively used for alcoholism in Czechoslovakia.
It should be noted that the gray dung beetle is more toxic than its white counterpart, and therefore is much more effective. And today it has not lost its importance; in many countries it is used to treat not only those addicted to alcohol, but is also included in many medicines for other diseases.
Those who still want to treat alcoholism with Coprinus at home should know some of the features of its use, which can be short-term and long-term. The short course lasts 2 weeks, and if alcohol has been consumed for a long time and the consequences of the “libations” are severe, the duration of the procedure increases to 3 months. Mushroom powder in small quantity(2 g) should be added to food; if the effect is not noticeable, the dose can be increased to 5 grams.
There is a common belief that treatment should be carried out in secret from the patient, by adding mushroom powder to his food. He, as usual, takes a glass before eating, and this is such an unexpected reaction for him that, in the end, it will scare him away from alcohol.
This is fundamentally wrong, treatment should be carried out consciously, otherwise, when a person realizes that he was simply “fooled”, a completely opposite effect from such “underground” healing may occur - scandals in the family, relationships will only worsen. As if in revenge on his loved ones, the “recovered” person will continue drinking in the company of his friends, telling with indignation “how they wanted to poison him.”
Another statement that the ink mushroom that has already been subjected to heat treatment loses its anti-alcohol properties is also erroneous. After all, for a therapeutic effect, it is added to hot first and second courses.
If you can’t assemble and prepare it yourself medicinal mushroom, in pharmacies you can buy drugs that contain dung fungus. This is the well-known “Koprinus” (powder, drops, extract) for a long time and the newer Russian-made medicine “Fungo-Shi Koprinus”. For treatment with these medications, at least three packages are required, provided that they are taken once a day with meals.
The instructions for "Koprinus" indicate that contraindications are: hypersensitivity to the drug, illness of cardio-vascular system, pregnancy and lactation - when the mother breastfeeds her baby.
There is no one hundred percent certainty that a drunkard will stop drinking, but you can count on some success, since the anti-alcoholic effect of the dung mushroom long time remains in the body even after stopping its use. If a patient with alcoholism is treated consciously, there is hope that he will develop a persistent aversion to alcohol and return to a healthy lifestyle.
Note! The opinion that dung mushroom can be secretly added to food is not very correct. Such a dangerous initiative can harm the health of a Bacchus lover.
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How to collect dung mushrooms
First of all, you should definitely find out what the dung mushroom looks like at different stages of its growth, if you do not want to get poisoned. You need to have dexterity to collect these quick-ripening mushrooms.
A small white egg suddenly appears on the humus, grows rapidly, and on the 2nd day turns into a ball, which stretches into a tall, thick bell with snow-white brittle plates. The stem can grow up to 35 cm, the bell-shaped cap can grow up to 10 cm in volume and up to 15 cm in height. And now a tall mushroom with a dense funnel-shaped cap and darkish white (gray) scales on it flaunts on the humus.
This is the time of collection, only for a very short time. You need to collect dung mushrooms when the cap has not yet unfolded and its plates are white.
On day 5, the bell-shaped cap unfurls and the plates turn pink. The mushroom itself gives a sign to the collector that it can no longer be taken. It has outgrown, it has accumulated toxic substances, which means you can get poisoned. The dung beetle quickly ages, self-destruction begins, the plates and ring film become inky.
Already at home, the mushrooms need to be sorted, even in a basket they quickly turn black, if more than 2 hours have passed after picking, they turn into mucus. Mushrooms with pink and blackened plates should be thrown away, you should leave only the caps that are intact with the lower white color, remove the film and carefully clean the stem.
Recipes with dung mushroom for alcoholism
Preparing dung mushroom is quite a troublesome task. This is also one of the reasons why it rarely hits the table. But well-cooked dung beetles are very tasty; it is not without reason that the French and Swedes consider them a delicacy; Germans and Italians readily eat them.
Fried dung mushrooms
There cannot be an unambiguous recipe here, because there are no comrades according to taste and color. Everyone adds herbs they like. The easiest way to prepare it is by frying.
Ingredients for fried dung beetles:
- Mushrooms - 500 grams;
- Vegetable oil - at least two tablespoons (34-40 g);
- One large onion, more is possible;
- Salt, ground black pepper - to taste.
Pour a little vegetable oil into the frying pan, when it is heated, add mushrooms, chopped onions, pepper and salt. There is no need to add water, the dung beetles release juice. Simmer, stirring, over low heat, after 45-50 minutes the dish is ready. You can serve it as a separate dish, or if for treatment, add small portions to the first or second course.
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