Birch Polypore

Piptoporus Betulinus

Common Names: Birch Polypore, Razor Strop Fungus

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About

Piptoporus betulinus, known as the Birch Polypore, is a medicinal mushroom that grows exclusively on birch trees. It has been used traditionally as a remedy for intestinal parasites, inflammation, and infections. The mushroom produces beneficial triterpenoids, sterols, and polysaccharides with antimicrobial, cytotoxic, and immunomodulating bioactivities.

Flavors

Bitter

Piptoporus betulinus can have a slightly bitter taste, especially when mature.

Mild

Younger specimens of Birch Polypore can have a milder flavor.

Textures

Spongy

The pore surface of Birch Polypore is spongy to touch.

Tough

The fruiting body of Birch Polypore is tough, especially when mature.

Leathery

The texture of the mushroom's cap is leathery, especially in older specimens.

Fragrances

Earthy

Piptoporus betulinus has a natural earthy aroma typical of many mushrooms.

Fungal

The scent is distinctly fungal, reminiscent of the forest floor.

Physical Characteristics

Caps:

Annual, up to 20 cm wide. White to tan, becomes cracked with age.

Gills:

Small rounded pores, 5-7 per mm, white.

Helps With

Parasites

Birch polypore has traditionally been used to eliminate intestinal worms and parasites

Cancer

Exhibits cytotoxic effects against certain cancer cell lines

Immunity

Stimulates nonspecific immune response

Look Alike Species

Fomitopsis Betulina

Specie:

Fomitopsis betulina

Edibility:

non-edible

Differences:Grows on multiple tree species, smaller pore surface

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