Polyporus umbellatus
Polyporus umbellatus, is usually grown densely in clusters in the ground of oak and fagus woods. In general, it contains more than 100 receptaculums with the weight of 20kg. Polyporus umbellatus mainly shall be found in Asia and also can be found in the forests of German but very rare. Its putamen scleroticum (felttissue, for adverse environmental condition) of underground can be used for medical values.
Ingredients
Polyporus umbellatus contains ergosterin, alpha hydroxy tetracosane acid (acid?), biotin (a kind of vitamin B complex), polysaccharide and polypeptide, and it’s also rich in cellulose and minerals. The ingredients of minerals mainly include: calcium, potassium, iron, and trace elements such as manganese, copper and zinc. Manganese can be used to regulate growth and is closely related with enzymes, nervous system function and skeletal strength. Copper is related to the formation of erythrocyte, enzymatic functions and skeletal growth. And plenty of zinc could have impact on the release of insulin.
