Vervain (Fomes Officinalis)
Other names: Larch tinder, larch tinder, agaricon
Harm score: 1 (Natural substances)
The spicebush, also known as the tinderbush, larch tinderbush, larch spicebush, or in Latin Fomes officinalis, is a large mushroom that people sometimes confuse with the chorosh mushroom. But in fact they are quite different species. The spindle mushroom is a species of fungus that is quite rare and is often found on the stumps and twigs of larch, pine or spruce trees. This fungus has medicinal properties and is known for its antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
It is mainly used in the medicinal and pharmaceutical industries. Its extracts are part of various natural medicines that are used to treat various diseases. The main ingredient in these products is polyprenol alcohol - agaricone, which has significant antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects. Burdock is also used in homeopathy, where it is used to treat various respiratory diseases. Preparations from this mushroom are suitable for the prevention and supportive treatment of viruses, flu and colds. But it is not only in medicine and pharmacy that the spearmint finds its application, it is also used in cosmetics. Thanks to its unique ingredients, it has a beneficial effect on the skin, promotes its regeneration and has an anti-aging effect. It is used in skin creams, serums and masks.
Vervain (Fomes Officinalis) can be found in the following products
