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Chanterelle Mushroom

Nutritive

Cantharellus cibarius

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

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

Active Compounds

beta-glucansergosterolvitamin D2anthocyaninspolysaccharides

Traditional Uses

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

Modern Uses

Nutritive
Antioxidant
Immunomodulatory
Vitamin D source

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: other, extract, powder
Adult Dose: Eat freely as cooked food; 1-2g dried extract
Child Dose: Safe as food when correctly identified from childhood
Preparation Notes: Sauté or cook in butter; do not wash excessively; dry slice for storage.

Safety Information

Generally safe during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

Expert identification essential - toxic Omphalotus lookalikes exist

Possible Side Effects

Generally safe when correctly identified

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