The most common edible mushrooms in the European part of Russia are butterfish. These representatives of the mushroom kingdom with oily-to-touch hats grow in young pine trees and spruce forests, preferring sunny lawns on sandy hillocks and green mosses. Such mushrooms are not only very tasty, but also useful, so they are quite popular.

Composition and nutritional value

Oil mushrooms, although rather fleshy at first glance, mushrooms, actually consist of 90% of the water. But the remaining 10% was divided among themselves proteins (about 4%), fats (up to 1%), carbohydrates (1%), fiber (2%) and minerals (2%). The main nutritional value are the amino acids contained in mushroom proteins. There are quite a lot of them, so mushrooms may well replace meat in the diet.

The product also contains the following useful components:

• B vitamins - improve immunity, have a positive effect on the condition of the skin;
• vitamin C - strengthens the protective functions of the body, promotes wound healing, reduces the likelihood of thrombosis;
• vitamin PP - regulates the activity of the higher nervous system, normalizes cholesterol, is involved in the formation of hormones;
• copper - actively involved in the synthesis of hemoglobin;
• calcium - together with other elements provides a normal hormonal background, is responsible for the formation of bone tissue;
• phosphorus - has the ability to stimulate mental activity, the work of muscle tissue; is one of the substances - builders of bone tissue;
• zinc - improves the digestive tract, promotes the normal growth and development of cells, stimulates sexual activity;
• iodine - provides the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, improves intellectual abilities;
• manganese - has a positive effect on blood formation, growth and functioning of the genital glands;
• lecithin - normalizes hormonal levels, serves as a building material for cell regeneration, increases hemoglobin level;
• lipids - improve liver health;
• beta gluconates - inhibit the growth of cancer cells;
• styrenes - have a blocking effect on cholesterol, participate in the work of the endocrine system, promote the production of hormones.

Did you know? Since ancient times, traditional healers have included butter in recipes for sex drive, as fungi have a positive effect on sperm motility and egg maturity.

Beneficial features

First of all, it should be noted that the butter has a low calorie content - about 100 kcal is contained in 100 grams of fresh mushrooms. In addition, they are difficult to digest by the body, therefore, the dishes containing them retain a feeling of satiety for a long time. These facts suggest that the product is great for losing weight.

Due to its rich chemical composition, oilfoods have a good general strengthening effect on the body, build up the immune system, which serves as the prevention of colds and viral diseases. And with infectious ailments, the use of oils helps to speed up recovery, as the product contains substances that kill pathogens.

Mushrooms will be an excellent product in the diet of vegetarians, as they provide the body with enough protein, replacing meat. In addition, a high content of vitamins and amino acids gives the body vitality, relieves insomnia, depression and fatigue.

Medical use

Oil cans are widely used in both folk and traditional medicine. In the course of scientific research, it was found that the mushroom cap contains an antibiotic that helps to cope with inflammatory processes. It also has a resinous substance that perfectly tones the immune system. A variety of mushrooms are prepared from mushrooms that help to combat diseases such as anemia, metabolic disorders, joint diseases, diabetes mellitus, gout. Regular use of oil helps to cleanse blood vessels, restore normal functioning of the nervous system.

Did you know? According to paleontological studies, fungi appeared on our planet about 400 million years ago, even before it was inhabited by dinosaurs.

In folk medicine, there are many recipes that allow you to prepare a medicinal product from butter that will have a beneficial effect on the treatment of a particular ailment:

1. Tincture of butter. For cooking, you will need fresh, washed and peeled oils. Mushrooms are cut into small pieces and placed in a liter jar, poured to the brim with vodka. The container must be closed with a nylon cover (metal can not be used) and sent to infuse in a dark place for 2 weeks. After this, the liquid is drained, and the pulp is squeezed out and filtered. Tincture can be used both externally and internally. It helps a lot in treating severe headaches and joint pains.
2. Powder. To cook it, the mushrooms must be well dried. You can do this using an oven - put butter on a baking sheet and send it to dry for 8-10 hours with minimal heat. The oven door can be left ajar. When the mushrooms dry, they need to be spread on dry paper to cool, and then grind on a coffee grinder. The powder is added to food as an excellent anti-migraine remedy.
3. Ointment. To prepare the ointment, raw peeled butter is cut into small pieces, add sour cream and once again well knead. Such an ointment perfectly helps in the treatment of arthritis, radiculitis and other joint diseases. It must be applied to a sore spot, wrapped on top with a film and a warm bandage. It is advisable to leave the compress overnight. In the morning it needs to be removed, and the skin area should be washed well with soap.
4. Cooker hood. This miraculous preparation is not at all difficult to prepare, but it effectively helps in the treatment of psoriasis. Lubricants must be placed in a jar and, tightly closed, put in a cool place for 20 days. After the specified time, a dark liquid forms in the bank, which must be used to lubricate the diseased skin.

In traditional medicine, the antitumor property of fungi that contain methanol extract, which causes the death of breast cancer cells, is used. In addition, it significantly inhibits the development of stomach cancers, so new vaccines are being developed on the basis of mushrooms. And oily mushrooms are used in the complex treatment of cardiovascular diseases and disorders of the respiratory system.

Application in cosmetology

The miraculous ability of oils to cleanse the skin, make it more tender and smooth, eliminating the signs of aging, was not left without the attention of cosmetologists. Mushrooms also make means to get rid of acne and acne.

For example, you can use the following recipes:

1. Mask. Dried oil must be crushed into powder. Take the same amount of fresh cucumber and potatoes - the products are also crushed into gruel. All ingredients are mixed. The mask is applied to clean skin, hold for 10-15 minutes, then rinse off. By doing this procedure 2 times a week, you can significantly cleanse the skin.
2. Lotion. In this case, you need fresh, peeled and washed mushrooms (50 g). They are cut into small pieces, poured into a liter jar. To this also add 100 g of vegetable oil, 2 tbsp. l vodka and pour water to the top. The container must be closed with a nylon cover and insisted for 2 days. Lotion is used to tone and moisturize the skin.

Recommendations for processing and use

First of all, keep in mind that oleagins, like all other mushrooms, have the ability to absorb harmful toxins, so you can not collect them along roads and in wooded areas located near industrial plants or chemical waste dumps. And, if you pick mushrooms - it is a pleasure, especially when the season was a success, then subsequent processing will somewhat overshadow it.

It is customary to clean the oil from the top film on the hat, which can cause bitterness during cooking and also becomes stiff. This must be done during the cleaning process, without soaking the mushrooms first in water. Dry oils are much easier to clean. Also remove the lower part of the legs, damaged and wormy areas.

Important! In order for the butter to retain all its beneficial properties, they need to be cooked for no more than 10 minutes.

Processing should be carried out immediately after harvesting, since mushrooms are very poorly stored. In case of strong need, they can be laid out evenly on the shelf of the refrigerator - so they will be saved for about 10-15 hours. But in no case do not leave the oil in baskets, bags and pails - the product in such a container is very overheated and spoiled. The peeled mushrooms are washed and left for 2-3 hours in cold water, so that the dirt and sand are completely behind. Now you need to boil the butter, and then cook according to the recipe.

From mushrooms, delicious salting and preservation are obtained. They will be an excellent ingredient for first and second courses, sauces, or a filling for baking.

Oil can be subjected to any heat treatment - fry, stew, dry, freeze.

To evaluate all the taste properties of butter, try to cook these nutritious dishes:

1. Fried butter with sour cream. Fry the diced onions in a frying pan with butter until transparent, then add the boiled and chopped mushrooms to it. Fry for about 15 minutes over medium heat. After that, add a few tablespoons of sour cream, salt and leave to simmer over low heat for another 20 minutes. Serve hot with potatoes or other dishes.
2. Mushroom soup. Cut boiled mushrooms, put in a pan with oil. Add chopped onions and carrots here, fry until golden brown. Pour the contents of the pan into a pan with water or chicken stock, add salt and a few diced potatoes. Cook for 30 minutes. At the end of cooking, you can add black ground pepper, herbs.

Whatever form you use them, it is important to comply with the measure. Nutritionists advise eating butter no more than 2-3 times a week, so as not to cause discomfort in the digestive system.

Harm and danger oily

Despite the many advantages, mushrooms have some harmful disadvantages that limit their intake in food. First of all, it should be noted that butter is considered heavy food. They contain the natural protein chitin, which is not well accepted by every organism.

When a person is completely healthy, eating oil will not cause complications - unless, of course, you follow the measure. Excessive overeating can cause poisoning, accompanied by nausea, vomiting. For the same reason, you should not get carried away with mushrooms while drinking alcohol - you need to eat them in moderation.

• Contraindications apply to people suffering from such diseases:
• disorders of the gastrointestinal tract;
• gastritis;
• renal failure;
• liver disease.

It is not recommended to give oil to children whose digestive system is still quite weak. Also at risk are future mothers - pregnancy requires more digestible products. It is harmful to eat them during lactation.

The false double of the oiler in nature is pepper mushroom, which in itself is not toxic, but has a very bitter taste. You can distinguish it by the absence of a skirt on the leg and the red tint of the inner sponge.

Contrary to popular belief that the oily skin of mushrooms is harmful, it should be noted that it does not cause any particular harm to the body. Some housewives do not clean the oil at all before cooking. The only caveat is that the skin can absorb harmful substances if mushrooms are picked in an unfavorable area, but this also applies to the body and legs.

Summing up, it can be noted that oil can bring the human body much more benefit than harm. It is only important to learn how to properly collect these "gifts of nature", prepare them and, of course, observe the measure in use.