Oyster Mushroom
About
The Oyster mushroom is one of the most fascinating organisms in the world. Its befits are extremely diverse. This super fast growing species of mushrooms is best know for its culinary use, but it can do much more than that. Research has shown Its mycelium is capable of breaking carbon-carbon bonds, which means it is capable of breaking oil and plastics down, and turning it into biodegradable materials.
Benefits
The medicinal value of the oyster mushrooms is also well researched. Oyster mushrooms contain a number of antibiotic and amino acids. its natural antibiotics would attack the nests of bacteria in the body, viruses, and parasites. To consume mushrooms is one way to boost immunity by killing the parasites in the body. Another surprising thing is a study in mice that published in the “International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms in 2011” mentions that oyster mushrooms extracts can kill tumor cells by activating the immune cells.
- Delicous
- Easy to grow
- Supports immune system
How to grow
The Oyster mushroom is widely cultivated and is one of the easiest mushrooms to cultivate as it likes to grow on so many different types of soil. From hard wood, to coffee grounds, brown rice, manure, and straw. The various types of oyster mushrooms can be grown indoors with the techniques we provide in the course but can also be grown outside on straw beds, logs and compost.
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