What places are included in the latest morel distribution?

Where do morels come from? Morel is a rare wild mushroom. Because its cap surface is uneven and shaped like a sheep's stomach, it is named morel. It is a common edible mushroom in our daily life, but where do morels come from? I believe not many people can explain it in detail. Let's take a look together below at where morels come from.

The origin and distribution of morels

The origins of wild morels are mainly distributed in Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Tibet, Xinjiang, Sichuan, Shanxi, Jilin, Jiangsu, Yunnan, Hebei, Beijing and other regions of China.

Morels have especially high yields within two to three years after a wildfire, so foragers in North America collect morels based on wildfires. However, after the fire is controlled, within the same area, its growth numbers will decrease year after year.

The edible value of morels

1. Effects and functions: In terms of effects and functions, morels have effects such as tonifying the kidneys, strengthening yang, nourishing the brain, and refreshing the mind. They are not only rich in nutrients and delicious in taste, but also benefit the stomach and intestines. They are a good traditional Chinese medicine for treating indigestion, excessive phlegm and shortness of breath, and have unique health benefits.

2. Dietary therapy effects: Morels are neutral in nature, sweet and cold in taste, and non-toxic; they have effects such as benefiting the stomach and intestines, aiding digestion, resolving phlegm and regulating qi, tonifying the kidneys and strengthening yang, and nourishing the brain and refreshing the mind. In addition, they also have the effects of strengthening the body, preventing colds, and enhancing human immunity.

3. Eating precautions: Because morels are rich in nutrients, they are suitable for all ages when eaten, especially as an ideal health food for adolescents, middle-aged and elderly people, about 30 grams each time.