{"product_id":"birch-polypore-mushroom-dried-slices-fomitopsis-betulina","title":"Birch Polypore Mushroom (Fomitopsis betulina)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBirch Polypore — Fomitopsis betulina\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary woodland fungus with a history stretching back thousands of years, birch polypore grows upon birch trees and has long attracted the attention of naturalists, herbalists and students of ancient woodland traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePieces of birch polypore were found among the possessions of Ötzi the Iceman, who lived over 5,000 years ago. Their purpose remains debated, but the discovery offers a fascinating glimpse into prehistoric relationships with fungi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical notes: Birch polypore has been associated with traditional folk preparations, including proposed antiparasitic uses. Such associations do not establish medicinal effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditional preparations: Dried slices are generally simmered in water to make a decoction, rather than simply steeped like tea. The dried fungus can also be finely powdered, including for encapsulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur botanicals: Carefully gathered, dried and hand-packed in small batches by Hearthwise Herbals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e25 g | Dried birch polypore slices\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hearthwise Herbals","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":64042620387658,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/9940\/2058\/files\/IMG_2368.jpg?v=1793202872","url":"https:\/\/hearthwiseherbals.com\/products\/birch-polypore-mushroom-dried-slices-fomitopsis-betulina","provider":"Hearthwise Herbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}