You can buy high-quality Pleurotus (Oyster Mushroom) from us in this dosage form.
Pleurotus Extract Capsules
Highly concentrated dosage through extraction. This is done using a patented process proven in traditional Chinese medicine, which dissolves the polysaccharides from the chitin shell of the mushroom, making them more available to the human body. With an extra dose of vitamin C, which increases the body's readiness to absorb polysaccharides. Each capsule contains 300 mg of oyster mushroom extract, of which 90 mg are polysaccharides, and 15 mg of high-quality Ester-C ® (11.9 mg vitamin C). Dosage: Two Pleurotus extract capsules twice a day with plenty of liquid with meals.
Origin, Cultivation and Use of the Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus
Where does the oyster mushroom grow?
Due to its delicate yet firm, fillet-like consistency and its veal-like taste, the oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus is sometimes called the veal mushroom. In Asia, it is also known as Hiratake, Tamogitake, or Ping Gu. The oyster mushroom, primarily known from Asian cuisine, has a close European relative from the genus Pleurotus, which has become extremely popular again in recent years: the King Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii), which is, however, much more difficult to cultivate than the oyster mushroom and has a more delicate taste and a rather porcino-like consistency.
Even though the oyster mushroom is primarily known from Asian cuisine, it grows worldwide in temperate and subtropical forests. It mainly infects deciduous trees – it is extremely rare to find it on coniferous trees. In Germany, the red beech is its preferred substrate. It usually spreads on trunk wood and thick branches, sometimes up to many meters high. In Central Europe, it is a frequent guest in deciduous forests.
Cultivation of Oyster Mushrooms
Oyster mushrooms can also be cultivated very easily and thrive in cultivation on almost any substrate, from coffee grounds to straw to paper. Accordingly, it is also well suited for home cultivation to cover personal needs.
Use of the Oyster Mushroom
The oyster mushroom – certainly also due to its effortless cultivation – is one of the three most important cultivated mushrooms worldwide, along with the champignon and shiitake. It plays a central role in Asian cuisine but is also finding its way onto more and more plates in Europe. Especially since more and more people are opting for a vegetarian diet, it often serves as a tasty meat substitute. But also as a medicinal mushroom, the oyster mushroom has long had its firm place in various cultures.
Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus Ingredients
The oyster mushroom has a balanced richness of various nutrients such as proteins, fiber, minerals, and vitamins. As a result, it is considered a particularly healthy component of a balanced diet, but is also important as a medicinal mushroom due to its beneficial properties. Particularly noteworthy is its high content of vitamin C and folic acid, as well as B vitamins, which can counteract oxidative stress. In addition, it contains the mushroom-specific polysaccharide Pleuran, which is of scientific interest and is currently the subject of research.
Pleurotus: You can buy this dosage form of the oyster mushroom from Hawlik
As with all medicinal plants, the concentration of active ingredients in the untreated mushroom can vary greatly. Therefore, in the application and dosage of the oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus, a standardized processing is recommended, as guaranteed by Hawlik vital mushroom products. In our shop, you can buy oyster mushrooms in the following dosage form:
