Fanshi Taimu mushrooms

Fanshi Taimu mushrooms

　　Fanshi County

　　Dongshan Township: Taimu mushrooms.

　　Kuantan Township: Taimu mushrooms.

　　Taimu mushrooms are mushrooms that grow on the five peaks of Mount Wutai. They are known for their delicious taste and high nutritional value, and are as famous as the “Koumo” mushrooms produced in Zhangjiakou. There are two varieties of Taimu mushrooms: Xiangcao (fragrant herb) and Yinpan (silver plate). Xiangcao has a delicate fragrance, while Yinpan is named for its large, white cap that resembles a silver plate. Taimu mushrooms have thick caps, sturdy stems, rounded stem bases, an oily texture, and do not harden when dried. They also offer certain medicinal benefits—one of the main ingredients in the well-known traditional Chinese medicine “Shujin San” (Muscle Relaxing Powder) is Taimu mushrooms.