For The Love Of Polypores!

[Epiphany_Inspired]

I know that I have expressed my love of Turkey tail and Red Reshi mushrooms at least once on this forum (immune boosting, tumour shrinking, etc)...and how they are adaptogenic medicines (meaning that they adapt to your unique personal physical needs)...but I have discovered a new love, another polypore (the underside has pores like your skin, not gills) ***Chicken of the Woods*** (see picture). This mushroom is sooooo yummy, even the pickiest of eaters all seem to love it, plus it can reduce harmful bacteria in the body, and provide immune protection similar to the amazing astragalus! Harvest while bright yellow/ oranges (turning white is too old), use the aprox, 2 inches of frilly edges, cut up, fry in coconut oil and garlic, add to any savory dish...yum! Vegans, this = best chicken alternative ever!

Important Notes: never harvest from conifer trees like eucalyptus or cedar (tummy ache) - oak is the best medicine! It's rare- but some people are allergic and will get some tummy upset even from the oak ones. Never pull the mushroom root out - just cut it near the base so that it can continue to grow. If you have oak and want to grow more, harvest a small section of the root with a knife and place in a drilled or natural hole in your oak, keep oak in a puddle, near river, or manually add water continually. ***Be sure to identify it correctly (pores, colours, etc) or buy from a reputable source!***