Morel Mushroom vs Corchorus Olitorius

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Morel Mushroom

Morchella esculenta

Nutritive

Corchorus olitorius

Nutritive

Description

Prized edible mushroom of spring forests used in European and Native American food medicine as nutritive tonic, found globally in temperate regions.

Leafy vegetable widely consumed in Egypt and the Middle East as molokhia soup, used medicinally for digestive and nutritive conditions.

Active Compounds

beta-glucans, polysaccharides, ergosterol, tocopherols, zinc

flavonoids, vitamins, minerals, mucilage, phytosterols

Traditional Uses

Nutritive food medicine in North American Native traditions, Tonic food in European folk medicine, Immune support, Spring cleansing tonic

digestive health, nutritive, fever, pain relief, immune support

Modern Uses

Immunomodulatory, Nutritive, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory

nutritive, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, digestive support

Adult Dosage

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

Fresh or dried leaves as food or tea freely

Contraindications

Raw consumption toxic, Expert identification essential - toxic false morels exist

cardiac glycoside medications (small amount natural glycosides), allergy

Side Effects

GI toxicity if undercooked or raw, Potentially fatal if confused with Gyromitra (false morel)

very well tolerated as food

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E