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More Information:
Other
Common Names
White Wooden Ear
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Number In Radiant Health
251
Pharmaceutical
Latin
Fructifatio Tremella Fuciformis.
Pinyin
Bai Mu Er
Treasures
Yin
Treasure
Rating
****
Atmospheric
Energy
Neutral
Taste
Sweet and bland
Organ
Meridian Systems
Lung, Stomach, Kidney
Part
Used and Form
Fungus fruiting body
Primary
Functions
Nourishes Yin of the Stomach, moistens Lungs, generates
fluids.
Qualities
Used for Deficient Yin patterns with ascendant Yang,
especially with such symptoms as emaciation and
sensations of heat in the five centers. Tremella is a
great Yin tonic. It is a staple in Chinese health food
cooking. It is not only used to treat the problems
associated with Yin deficiency and unruly fire, but is
used to beautify the skin. It is without question one of
the premier beauty herbs of Asia. It has a special
affinity to the skin. When consumed regularly, the skin
becomes soft, moist and pliant. Tremella is probably the
most widely used internal beauty supplement used in
China.
For typical Yin deficiency conditions, us with some of
the following herbs: American Ginseng, Asparagus root,
Lily bulb, Glehnia root, Prince Ginseng and Ophiopogon.
Traditionally, Tremella is almost always combined with
rock sugar (the natural yellow kind). The sugar
activates the Yin tonic effects of the Tremella (and
makes it taste very good).
To beautify the skin, the same Yin herbs can be used,
and several other herbs may be added, such as: Pearl
powder, Schizandra, Lycium, Longan, Dang Gui and White
Peony.
Primary
Combinations
Tremella is often combined by itself, by adding just
enough sugar to make a sweet soup. It may be combined
with other herbs. Combine with:
1. American Ginseng and Asparagus root to tonify Kidney,
Stomach and Lung yin
2. Bulbus Lilii, Radix Glehniae and rock candy for
sonsumption, coughing up blood, and lung absess
3. To beautify the skin, the same Yin herbs can be used,
and several other herbs may be added, such as: Pearl
powder, Schizandra, Lycium, Longan, Dang Gui and White
Peony.
Varieties
and Grading
Tremella is a cultivated jelly fungus. The Tremella with
more flavor is best, but you generally won't know that
until you cook it. So usually, the most expensive is the
best. The best Tremella may cost a dollar or two more
per pound. Good Tremella is a pure creamy white color,
with no discoloration. Be sure to by relatively fresh
Tremella. Though it is dried like all herbs in the herb
shops, it will appear clean and fresh. When Tremella
becomes old, it crumbles---a sign of nutritional
degeneration (and a sign that it has lost its own Yin!).
There is also a Black Wooden Ear, but it is not as
highly prized as the white variety. The White Wooden Ear
is traditionally believed to be much more tonic.
However, recent analysis has shown that the calcium
content of the black variety is approximately equivalent
and the black variety tends to be richer in protein and
iron. Therefore, it is certainly worth using for tonic
purposes.
Contraindications
None, Tremella is extremely safe. It is a highly
nutritious food which may be enjoyed by the whole family
any time.
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Used
for Deficient Yin patterns with ascendant Yang,
especially with such symptoms as emaciation and
sensations of heat in the five centers. Tremella is a
great Yin tonic. It is a staple in Chinese health food
cooking. It is not only used to treat the problems
associated with Yin deficiency and unruly fire, but is
used to beautify the skin. It is without question one of
the premier beauty herbs of Asia. It has a special
affinity to the skin. When consumed regularly, the skin
becomes soft, moist and pliant. Tremella is probably the
most widely used internal beauty supplement used in
China.