MOREL MUSHROOM (Guchhi Chyau)

Description

GENERAL INFORMATION
Morchella conica, (Guchhi Chyau) is posh fungus species often called
as morel mushroom. Its use is not only limited to the household sector
but also used in food and non-food industries.
Local Name: Guchhi chyau
English name: Morel Mushroom
Scientific Name: Morchella Esculenta
DETAILS
The general morphology, ecology and
distribution pattern is critically analyzed to link
up its importance. It is distributed within twelve
VDCs of Mugu district which keeps tremendous
potentiality to address the problem of poverty in
the region. Information of this research-based
article is collected from direct field observation, focus group
discussion; key informants’ interview and surface analysis of market
structure. Haphazard and immature collections are the issues regarding
its sustainability.
Morel mushroom is very rich in several medicinal properties, including
antitumor and antiviral effects, immune regularity properties and
fatigue resistance. Also, it has been used in traditional Chinese
medicine to treat indigestion, excessive phlegm and shortness of breath,
its color is roughly black and soft net like. It is a fungus growing in
organic matter of decayed and rotten plant parts wood, leaves etc. after
monsoon.
USES
Traditionally, Morel Mushroom is used as delicious vegetable and
energetic medicine. Its paste is used in burn in Himalayan districts.
Every bite of a meal with Guchhi Mushroom is the best bite.