jonkotowski Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I found this excerpt while trying to positively identify some ganoderma. Here is the link to the page http://www.mushroom-...tification.html Is this true? it said " Fortunately, there are no poisonous reishi look-alikes. In fact, there are no known poisonous polypores! So hunting for reishi is pretty safe." Does this apply to all polypores? Follow up question- These mushroom pictured in this post are safe ganoderma ... right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyflyfsh Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Yes. What kind of trees did you find these on or with? Oak? Just because there may not be poisonous polypores, doesn't make them all safe to eat. Especially for those taking MAO inhibitors, they should not eat polypores and that includes Maitake or hen of the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feral Boy Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 The one exception to this "rule" that I know of is chicken of the woods, various Laetiporus species (orange bands on top, white or bright yellow pores). They have been known to produce gastronomic upset in some people, which you can classify as a mild poisoning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 The one exception to this "rule" that I know of is chicken of the woods, various Laetiporus species (orange bands on top, white or bright yellow pores). They have been known to produce gastronomic upset in some people, which you can classify as a mild poisoning. Some people also report difficulty digesting Grifola, Hen of the Woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rondayvous Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Not true any polypore with polyporic acid can be deadly. There may be others as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 Indeed, Hapalopilus nidulans --and perhaps others-- is known to be poisonous. This species features fairly soft-fleshed polypores, so it's conceivable someone may try eating it. Should be mentioned in any discussion about consuming polypores, or the teas/tinctures. (Unlikely to be confused with any Ganoderma species.) Just now noticed ladyflyfish's recommendation that anyone taking MAO inhibitors should refrain from polypore consumption. Thanks for bumping this discussion up to the top, Rondayvous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Oak Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 Thankfully MAO inhibitors are almost never used anymore (way worse interactions with other drugs than whatever happens with poly pores I’d imagine). They’ve been largely replaced by newer drugs. You may run into it with an older person whose still on them just because they’re used to it and it’s worked for a long time. Just FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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