Thin pig - description, the toxicity of the mushroom

Since ancient times, freckles were universally consumed as food; people considered them the most valuable mushrooms in terms of components. However, mycology does not stand still, today these gifts of the forest are assigned a different characteristic. Experts came to the conclusion that the fungus is quite poisonous in its characteristics, and therefore it is necessary to fundamentally reconsider your attitude to it. But let's not get ahead of ourselves, we will study all aspects in order of priority.

Description

1. Under the pig mean the poisonous gift of forest nature, which does not need to be eaten. It belongs to the category of basidiomycotas, as well as to the family of pigs. These specimens also have their own class - agaricomycetes, as well as the genus - pigs. You can meet mushrooms in different climatic regions and regions, but in what place there are more of them, for sure it will not work.
2. If you translate the name from the Latin language, then the pig means a bag or a small package. In the vastness of our homeland, the name mushroom acquired due to its interesting shape. He is somewhat similar to the nickel of a pig, respectively, he was nicknamed, based on this. Mushrooms are also called cuckoos, dunks, fetuses and cowsheds.
3. The instances are not large, they are rather average. According to their external data, they are similar to busts. By size characteristics, the fungi grow up to 12-15 cm. But in nature, there were also those representatives of the order in which the hat diameter exceeded 20 cm.
4. Young growth is distinguished by its convex upper part. When the mushroom grows up, its hat becomes concave and compacted. Wavy edges are tucked into the bottom.
5. The color cap is brownish with yellowish spots, as well as olive, brownish with a red tint, brown with gray markings. The final hue will be formed when the mushroom grows and ceases to be considered young. Over time, the color changes from dark to light or vice versa. The lower part of the hat is white with gray, a reddish-brownish or yellowish tint can be observed.
6. The structure of the flesh is compacted, pale, beige with a yellow tint. If you break or cut it, the soft part will darken. The cover of the hat is dry and rough. But if it rains constantly, then it will become sticky and shiny. The base of the mushroom in diameter reaches 2 cm, and in height - 9 cm. In color, the leg is similar to the color of the hat. As a rule, freckles grow in small groups.
7. These fungi are common in various climatic regions, they need moderate humidity. Presented gifts of the forest can be found in the coniferous forest. They are also in mixed or deciduous strip. Often grow on various meadow fields, edges, near marshy areas.
8. Freckles can live on trees, glueing rhizomes in groups. These fungi differ from self-similar in that they bear fruit for a long time (in July – October). As for the method of propagation, this is done through spores.

Edibility

1. It is worth noting that until the beginning of the 21st century, the mushrooms in question were considered to be practical edible. In the late 90s, such specimens officially recognized that they are not suitable for food, since they are poisonous.
2. In 1944, a German specialist began to talk about how sows had poisonous properties. After he tried them, after a while his health deteriorated. Mycologist has diarrhea, vomiting and fever.
3. After about 2.5 weeks, the specialist died. Doctors diagnosed acute renal failure. Separately, it is worth noting that in the composition of such instances there are lectins (a special toxin).The problem is that such an enzyme does not degrade even after repeated heat treatment.
4. Pig by its nature is able to reproduce a rather dangerous poison. It is called Muscarin. Its degree of danger can be compared with the poison of red fly agaric. Numerous studies have shown that a unique antigen is present in the specimens presented. It is he who destroys the structure of cell membranes in the human body.
5. As a result, the protective antibodies of the human body recognize its own affected cells as a threat. As a result, healthy cells attack the affected. The problem is that the human body begins to destroy itself. As a result, red blood cells are damaged. Hemolytic anemia develops.
6. Followed by progressive renal failure and nephropathy. Antibodies in the body can only develop over time. Unfortunately, the liver is seriously affected during this period. In addition, pigs in large quantities accumulate in their structure a huge amount of heavy metals.
7. The same number may include radioactive isotopes of cesium and copper. Only these elements already provoke serious poisoning. Among other things, if you take the mushrooms in question for food, then a person almost always develops an allergic reaction.

First aid

1. If you have diagnosed yourself with the first signs of poisoning with these mushrooms, immediately call an ambulance. If you slow down with treatment, the consequences can be dire. Unfortunately, a qualitative antidote has not yet been created.
2. To reduce the development of an allergic reaction and inhibit the destruction of the immune system, it is necessary to take medications with antihistamine effects. To achieve a full recovery, you will have to resort to hemodialysis and plasmapheresis.

Initially, the specimens in question were allowed to eat. In the late 90s, the consumption of mushrooms was officially banned. The product is recognized as deadly poison. It was the German mycologist who died who first tried these mushrooms. Therefore, if you go to the forest, do not collect such specimens.

Video: thin sow (Paxillus involutus)