Horn of Plenty

BotanicalCulinary mushroom

What is it

Horn of plenty (Craterellus cornucopioides; also called black trumpet) is an edible wild mushroom. It is mostly used as a culinary ingredient and only rarely appears in dietary supplement formulas.

Evidence for 1 use

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Source of B vitamins, fiber, and minerals

Good Evidence

Like other edible mushrooms, horn of plenty contributes useful nutrients to the diet.

How it works

Like other edible mushrooms, horn of plenty supplies dietary fiber (beta-glucans), protein, B vitamins, and minerals (selenium, copper, potassium). Beta-glucans from various mushrooms interact with innate immune receptors in laboratory studies, but specific research on horn of plenty is limited. Culinary use is the most established benefit. As a supplement, dried mushroom powder offers similar but more concentrated nutrient content per gram than fresh mushroom.

Dosage

There is no established supplemental dose. As a food, mushrooms are consumed in normal culinary portions.

When and how to take it

Consume as a food anytime.

1 commercial form

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Fresh or dried mushroom

Common in cooking; nutrient content similar to other edible mushrooms.

Standard culinary form.

Safety

Horn of plenty is widely considered safe and is sold as a wild-harvested food. Mushroom allergies and identification mistakes (with other dark wild mushrooms) are the main concerns. Buy from reputable sources.

Who should be cautious

Generally safe in pregnancy as a food. Avoid wild-harvested mushrooms unless identification is certain. People with mushroom allergies should avoid.

Interactions

No well-characterized drug interactions.

Food sources

Horn of plenty mushroom

Amount
1/2 cup cooked
%DV
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Frequently asked questions

Is horn of plenty mushroom safe?⌄

Yes, when correctly identified or purchased from a reputable source. Wild mushroom foraging carries identification risks, and similar-looking species exist.

Does horn of plenty have unique health benefits?⌄

It has similar nutrients to other edible mushrooms. There is no strong evidence for unique benefits beyond general mushroom consumption.

References

Horn of Plenty on NIH DSLD (US supplement label database) — NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database link

Research on Horn of Plenty (PubMed search) — PubMed link

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Evidence-based·How we grade evidence

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This page is educational, not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Evidence grades are AI-assisted assessments — talk to your doctor before starting any new supplement, especially if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, on medications, or managing a chronic condition.