Fresh Oyster Mushroom By Prakriti Developer

Oyster mushrooms may sound more like something you'd find in the ocean than on land. Yet this edible fungus can be beneficial to the body and breaks down toxic chemicals. Oysters are one of the most versatile mushrooms. They are easy to cultivate and common all over the world. They are also very beautiful, coming in a broad spectrum of colors.
Let's take a look at the different uses of this interesting mushroom. I'll start with some simple oyster facts and move on to their role in mycorestoration. I'll end with their human uses, both medicinal and culinary. They have a unique scent that is often described as sweet like anise or licorice (liquorice).
The latin name Pleurotus ostreatus means "sideways oyster", referring to the oyster-like shape of the mushroom.
There are a few closely related species that can be hard to distinguish from oysters. Thus it's helpful to bring someone knowledgeable when searching for them in the woods.
The mycelia will kill and eat nematodes (small roundworms) and bacteria, making them one of the few carnivorous mushrooms. In addition to helping the environment, oyster mushrooms can help your body as well! So far they seem to have the most promising effect on cholesterol levels and cancer. Oysters naturally produce compounds called statins. Statin drugs reduce "bad cholesterol" (LDL) by stimulating receptors in the liver to clear the cholesterol from the body.