In the deep mountains and old forests, there is a mysterious forest treasure - wild red mushrooms. It is not only colorful and delicious, but also has high medicinal value. However, due to the special growth environment of wild red mushrooms, it is difficult to pick them. They are known as "forest gold" and are expensive. This article will introduce to you the growing environment, harvesting methods and medicinal value of wild red mushrooms.

1. The growth environment of wild red mushrooms

Wild red mushrooms have a special growth environment and can only grow in specific geographical locations and climate conditions. It usually grows in mountainous areas above 1000 meters above sea level, and requires high air humidity, sufficient rain, fertile soil, and dense trees. Therefore, wild red mushrooms can only be picked in deep mountains and old forests.

2. How to harvest wild red mushrooms

Picking wild red mushrooms requires certain skills and methods, otherwise they are easily damaged. Here’s how to pick wild red mushrooms:

1.Choose the right time

The growing season of wild russula is usually in autumn, so you need to pick it on a sunny day after rain or in the morning with dew. This ensures the freshness and quality of wild red mushrooms.

2. Choose the right tools

To pick wild red mushrooms, you need to choose the appropriate tools. Generally, a knife or scissors are used for cutting. Be careful not to use your hands to break the caps of wild red mushrooms.

3.Picking method

There are two ways to pick wild red mushrooms. One is to cut the wild red mushrooms directly, and the other is to cut off the caps of the wild red mushrooms and leave the gills, which allows the wild red mushrooms to grow again.

3. Medicinal value of wild red mushrooms

Wild red mushrooms are not only delicious, but also have high medicinal value. It contains a variety of nutrients and active substances and has multiple effects such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, blood pressure lowering, and blood sugar lowering. The following are the main medicinal uses of wild russula mushrooms:

1. Antioxidant

Wild red mushrooms contain a variety of antioxidant substances, which can scavenge free radicals and slow down aging. At the same time, wild red mushrooms can also protect the liver and enhance immunity.

2. Anti-tumor

Wild red mushrooms contain a variety of active substances that can inhibit the growth and spread of cancer cells, and have certain preventive and therapeutic effects on liver cancer, gastric cancer, lung cancer and other cancers.

3. Lower blood pressure and blood sugar

Wild red mushrooms contain a variety of alkaloids and polysaccharides, which can lower blood pressure and blood sugar, and have certain therapeutic effects on chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.