Chinese mung beans mun or muer are unusual black mushrooms that grow on the bark of trees, which is why they got their second name - tree mushrooms . Even in ancient China, people knew about the beneficial medicinal qualities of this product. To date, these fungi are actively used in both non-traditional medicine and cooking, adding them to a variety of Chinese dishes.
The Benefits of Chinese Wood Mushroom
The use of wood fungi is a rich in vitamin composition and content of a large number of different trace elements, among which the main place is occupied by calcium and iron. Mushrooms are recommended to include in the diet people suffering from anemia, in addition, they contain substances that prevent the formation of blood clots and reduce blood clotting, improving its circulation. This product can be used as an additional agent in the prevention of vascular diseases, coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction. Moon is used as a fortifying agent, with regular use of which increases immunity, reduces cholesterol and even refreshes breathing.
Calorie content of wood fungi is 152 kcal in 100 grams of product. They are combined with any meat dishes and with many seafood. Dried mushrooms muns are stored for a rather long time, and the soaked wood mushrooms must be kept in the refrigerator for no more than three days.
Benefit and harm of Chinese wood mushrooms
To bring wood mushrooms can benefit, and harm - all depends on individual tolerance. People who suffer from frequent allergic reactions should use this product very carefully. The mushroom itself is not poisonous, but it must be understood that, like all other fungi growing in nature, they absorb the harmful substances that are near them.