Traditional Herbs from Pleurotus ostreatus

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Prepare enough oyster mushrooms then wash them thoroughly.
Boiled mushrooms can also be added with other vegetables to add flavor.
Consume regularly to lower cholesterol.

What is Pleurotus ostreatus Looks like??

Parts of Pleurotus ostreatus that could be used

All Parts of the Plant

Pleurotus ostreatus Distribution

Oyster mushrooms were first cultivated in China in the 20th century. In Indonesia itself, oyster mushrooms were cultivated in 1980 in Wonosobo. White oyster mushrooms are a delicious food and have benefits for the body. This mushroom has 9 essential amino acids, unsaturated fats which are good for the body and can help you lose weight. The lovastatin content in mushrooms can also lower cholesterol. Apart from that, this mushroom also has antioxidant, anticancer, antitumor and antiviral activity.
Agroecology of Pleurotus ostreatus
Cultivation of white oyster mushrooms can be carried out optimally throughout the year on plains located 550 - 800 m above sea level. The incubation temperature (mycelium growth) of oyster mushrooms ranges from 22 - 28 °C with humidity 60 - 80%, fruit body formation temperature 16 - 22 °C with humidity 80-90%. Temperature and humidity regulation can be done by spraying clean water into the room. Air circulation must be sufficient and the light intensity required during growth is around 10%. The growth of oyster mushrooms should be made to resemble the conditions in which they occur in nature. Materials for growing media are sawdust, rice bran as a source of carbohydrates and nitrogen, lime as a source of minerals and pH regulator (pH 6-7), as well as gypsum as a mineral additive and to strengthen the media, and media water adjusted to 50 - 60% so that the fungal mycelia can grow and absorb food properly.
Morphology of Pleurotus ostreatus

The mycelium is in the form of white coarse fibers.
The stalk\u00a0can be short or long (2 -\u00a06 cm) depending on the environmental and climatic conditions that influence its growth. This stalk supports the cap slightly laterally at the edge or eccentric (slightly to the middle ).
The fruit body that grows in bloom forms a shallow funnel like a shell (oyster). This fruit body has a hood (pileus) and a stalk (stipe/stalk). measuring 5 - 5 cm and the lower surface is layered like gills, white and soft.

Cultivation of Pleurotus ostreatus
Reproduction uses spores.

Pleurotus ostreatus, more details :

Chemical Content of Pleurotus ostreatus
Pleuran, statin (lovastatin), riboflavin, nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid, biotin, essential amino acids (lysine, methionine, tryptophan, threonine, valine, leucine, isoleucine, histidine, phenylalanine).
Benefits of Pleurotus ostreatus
Treats liver disease, diabetes, anemia, high cholesterol, digestive disorders, helps lose weight. Has anticancer, antitumor and antioxidant activity.
Simplisia of Pleurotus ostreatus

Another Facts for Pleurotus ostreatus :

Synonym of Pleurotus ostreatus
Agaricus ostreatus Jacq., Pleurotus opuntiae (Dur. & Lev.) Sacc.
Habitus of Pleurotus ostreatus
Herb. Fungi, annuals vary in height and can reach 10 cm
Habitat of Pleurotus ostreatus