5lbs. Indian Paint Fungus, Echinodontium tinctorium - Native American Red

Description

5 pounds (2.26kg) Dried Indian Paint Fungus, Echinodontium tinctorium - Native American Red Face Paint
These Indian Paint conks were sustainability harvested in the Rocky Mountains of northwestern Montana. The conks have been dried. The weight is dry weight. These conks can be crushed or ground to make a rust red pigment, that can then be used to make fabric dyes, water colors, oil paints, or traditional Native American face paint.
For dyeing wool and other fabrics, the powder from this conk can be mixed with alum to produce a bright orange/red, pinkish brown when mixed with copper, and grayish purple when mixed with iron.
This mushroom has a deep red/orange flesh. Members of certain Native American tribes applied the ground powder mixed with water to their skin to prevent chapping, and as an anti-inflammatory when consumed in a tea. Its red flesh was also used as a pigment, most particularly for war paint.
Past scientific synonyms of this mushroom include Fomes tinctorius, Hydnum tinctorium, Scindalma tinctorium, Hydnofomes tinctorius.
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Russulales
Family: Echinodontiaceae
Genus: Echinodontium
Species: E. tinctorium
Numerous studies conducted by accredited universities and institutions have found Echinodontium tinctorium fungus to have medicinal properties. More information can be found on this subject by Googling the full term "scholarly articles for Echinodontium tinctorium medicinal". No claim to the effectiveness or medicinal value of this fungus is implied or stated in this listing. Do your own research and make your own judgement on the subject.
Consult your physician before consuming any medicinal substance, especially if
you are currently taking prescription medication or have other health issues.
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