Iceman mummy carried birch polypore mushroom 5,000 years ago for medicinal use. Iceman discovered with two mushrooms approximately 5,000 years ago One mushroom used as tinder for fire-starting Birch polypore carried for antiparasitic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties
Ötzi the Iceman (~5,300 years ago) carried two pieces of birch fungus on leather thongs. The birch polypore shows antiparasitic, antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties — ancient pharmacology! 🍄💊
Key Facts
- Iceman discovered with two mushrooms approximately 5,000 years ago
- One mushroom used as tinder for fire-starting
- Birch polypore carried for antiparasitic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties
- Birch polypore can be stripped and used as antibacterial plaster
- Evidence suggests ancient understanding of mushroom medicinal applications
Source: Juliette Bryant | Seven Magical Mushrooms and Ancient Superfoods | Megalithomania Podcast by MegalithomaniaUK