Chanterelle Mushroom vs Bee Pollen Nutritive

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Chanterelle Mushroom

Cantharellus cibarius

Nutritive

Bee Pollen Nutritive

Apis mellifera pollen

Nutritive

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Chanterelle Mushroom

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Bee Pollen Nutritive

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Golden edible mushroom of European and North American forests used in folk medicine as nutritive food with vitamin D and antioxidant properties.

Bee-collected flower pollen with broad micronutrients.

Active Compounds

beta-glucans, ergosterol, vitamin D2, anthocyanins, polysaccharides

Protein, Vitamins B,C,E, Enzymes, Flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Nutritive food medicine in Slavic and Northern European folk tradition, Vision support via carotenoids, Immune support food, Tonic and restorative food

Energy, Allergies, Immune support

Modern Uses

Nutritive, Antioxidant, Immunomodulatory, Vitamin D source

Nutritional supplement, Allergy desensitization

Adult Dosage

Eat freely as cooked food; 1-2g dried extract

1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon daily

Contraindications

Expert identification essential - toxic Omphalotus lookalikes exist

Bee/pollen allergy, Pregnancy

Side Effects

Generally safe when correctly identified

Allergic reactions, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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