Violet Toothed Polypore (as seen in photo below)

Polypore’s have great medicinal value and some can be eaten as food (which I will get to at another time). For here I will discuss what they are and the medicinal value.

The Violet Toothed Polypore grows on wood, preferrably dead hardwood. They are a fungi that are decomposers and/or parasites.

This Polypore has medicinal properties of being anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-oxidant, anti-tumor and immune enhancing. The best way I have found to use this fungi is to make a tea. You can make a nice invigorating tea from the “shells” and drink this for all of the above mentioned needs. I have soaked these overnight in sterile water and used this water for cuts. It aids in the healing proces and keeps away those nasty bacteria that eat at your flesh and cause horrid infections.

Infections, cancer, thins blood, decreases blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides. Increases the immune system, aids with bronchitis, works as an expectorant and decongestant. Helps with athlete’s foot, dandruff, flu and ringworm.

1/2 raw clove of garlic a day helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. 2 cloves a day will decrease cholesterol

When I speak of fish, I am talking about those that are high in Omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines.

It is good for thinning the blood, protecting the arteries, inhibits blood clots, decreases triglycerides, cholesterol, blood pressure, risk of heart attack and stroke, symptoms of artritis and lupus. Fish can assist in decreasing migrane headahes. It works as an antiinflammatory, regulates the immune system, prevents cancer, combats early kidney disease, increases mental energy, helps with asthma.

Three ounces of canned fatty fish a day decreases blood pressure

Fish oil capsules can aggrevate diabetes, so be careful if using these and check your blood sugar regularly

Freshwater fish, that are bottom feeders and hig in fat, can be contaminated

Cabage can decrease your risk of cancer, prevent and heal ulcers, increase your immune system, kill viruses.

Try to eat cabbage at least once a week. It is best to eat some raw once a week as well.