According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Tremella (silver ear fungus) is moistening without being greasy. It nourishes the spleen to stimulate the appetite, replenishes Qi, and clears the intestines. It is an excellent tonic for patients with Yin deficiency and excess fire who cannot tolerate warming and nourishing substances like ginseng and deer antler. Tremella is rich in natural gelatin, and with its Yin-nourishing properties, long-term consumption can moisten the skin, remove facial chloasma and freckles. Tremella extract, Tremella polysaccharide, has the function of preventing thrombosis and plays a certain role in protecting the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems.
Tremella and black fungus (wood ear mushroom) are both gelatinous fungi, rich in protein and polysaccharides, and have similar health benefits. Black fungus contains more iron and is richer in nutrients than Tremella, but Tremella's nourishing and health-preserving effects are superior to black fungus, especially for people with a Yin-deficient constitution. In terms of the organs they nourish, Tremella focuses on the lungs, while black fungus focuses on the kidneys. Tremella is more often used in medicinal diets, whereas black fungus is more focused on food therapy.
Moistening the Lungs to Relieve Dryness Formula: Wash 30 grams of japonica rice and cook it into a porridge. Soak 30 grams of Tremella until soft, add 50 grams of diced snow pear, and cook over low heat for 10 minutes after the rice is soft. Used for symptoms such as dry cough with little phlegm and chest tightness caused by insufficient lung Yin.
Clearing Heat and Soothing the Throat Formula: Soften 20 grams of Tremella in water. Add 10 grams of green olives and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes. Then add 10 grams of chrysanthemum flowers, 5 grams of green tea, and a little rock sugar. Drink as a tea substitute. Used for symptoms such as dry mouth, a parched tongue, and a sore throat caused by deficiency heat in the upper energizer.
Papaya and Tremella Stewed in Milk