Si tratta di un fungo commestibile a carne bianca fibrosa non troppo apprezzato né in Occidente né in Oriente. Nutrizionalmente, a parte l’alto contenuto proteico, è noto per la sua relativa abbondanza di rame e zinco.

Azione terapeutica secondo la Medicina Tradizionale Cinese (MTC)

Usato contro il Tang (catarro nel senso più ampio) e il blocco dei meridiani per l’acqua stagnante. È comunemente impiegato come diuretico e per molte condizioni del tratto urogenitale (calore e umidità nella zona addominale inferiore). Anche per problemi renali, calcoli e colica renale associata.

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