I Was Digging in the Forest When I Hit a Nest – What Happened Next Will Terrify You!
Though it looks unappealing, its scientific name is *Xylaria nigripes* (Klotzsch) Cooke, and locals call it O Linh ginseng.
In medicine, it is known for its many health benefits. It can help calm the body, treat insomnia, stop bleeding, lower blood pressure, and even treat burns.
Additionally, it is said to help improve memory, protect the brain, and nourish the kidneys.
For people recovering from surgery, after childbirth, or during breastfeeding, this herb is considered miraculous.
According to ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, *Xylaria nigripes* (XN) is a traditional medicinal fungus from the Xylariaceae family. It has been used for treating insomnia and injuries, and as a nerve tonic. Studies have shown that XN has various health benefits, such as antioxidant, immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory, liver-protecting, and anti-tumor effects. It also helps with improving memory, treating depression in epileptic patients, enhancing insulin sensitivity, and protecting the nervous system.
These health benefits are linked to various compounds found in XN, like polysaccharides, adenosine, polyphenols, and triterpenoids in the mycelium.
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) can increase stress in the body and damage cells by causing problems in mitochondria. In a study, cells treated with H2O2 were used to test the protective effects of XN mycelia extracts, which were made from mycelia through submerged fermentation. The extracts showed positive effects on protecting nerve cells from damage caused by oxidative stress.
