MEDICINAL PLANTS

It is a fungus that resembles the human ear in shape and folds. It is quite soft and flexible, but when dried becomes hard and brittle but again regain its previous appearance to moisten again. It can occur in a wide range of colors from green to black, depending largely on the area where you are. Judas's ear belongs to the family of auriculariáceas. This family has a peculiar relation to other fungi, as if viewed under a microscope we see that comprises basidos which consist of four cells each, instead of being like the rest of the fungi which consist of a cell basidos ..

FLOWERING

The basic vegetative fungi is composed of the mycelium, which is formed in turn by a series of hebrillas elongated. It is located underground and is attached to the outside of the fungus. Fungi reproduce by spores. The underground part of year-round and outside begins to appear during the early autumn months, until spring. It collects the fungus entire autumn, winter and spring. It is an edible mushroom, so you should keep it as fresh as possible. If there is to be consumed at the time of collection should be kept in glass jars sealed. If moist, should be wetted to return to recover their appearance flexible and spongy.

APPLICATIONS

Have been discovered antibiotic substances in its composition, so it is considered fairly strong antibiotic. It has reference to this plant for centuries. Quite abundant in Spain, reason has been used extensively both as a medical home. It has been used to soften inflamed parts, especially in tonsillitis and sore throat. Also to cure tumors throughout the body and even eye inflammations. In short, is considered a good antibiotic and anti-inflammatory. It is an edible mushroom, formerly consumed more than at present. It used to take fresh and raw as a condiment in salads more.

ADMINISTRATION

cooking. Place the mushroom to soak in water or milk and cooked long enough to soften (usually between 10 and 30 minutes). When still warm gargle with the preparation.
Lunch. Raw mushroom is chopped and well washed and taken into salad.

SUMMARY

FAMILY: Auriculariaceas
HABITAT: On old trunks of willow, willow and beech
FLOWERING: They occur from fall through spring
PART USED: Mushroom whole
CASTILIAN: Oreja judaica
CATALAN: Orella de Judes

USES

Strong antibiotic, Moderate inflammatory.