Common Name
English :Wood loving Fungus
Hindi :
Manipuri :Uchina
Scientific Name
Group :Fungi
Family :Auriculariaceae
Genus :Auricularia
Species :delicata (Fr.) P. Henn.
Habit :Saprophytic jelly-like fungus
Parts Used :Whole plant
Mode of Preparation :Fruiting body is cooked or can be boiled for decoction.
Mode of use :Decoction and Cooked
Ingredients :
Ailment Treated:Cooked fruit body or fresh decoction is given in cases of diabetes and constipation.
Source:Wildly grown on rotten wood logs under moist and shady condition. Both fresh & dried are sold in the local markets.