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Tremella Fungus (Tremella fuciformis; Bai Mu Er) 5:1 Extract Powder 100 gm: V

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Tremella fuciformis, the snow fungus, an edible jelly fungus

This month's fungus is in fact Tremella fuciformis, the snow fungus, sometimes called the silver ear fungus, the snow ear fungus or simply the white jelly fungus. The name "snow fungus" likely comes from its white color and more-or-less snowball-shaped appearance. It is edible and considered a delicacy in China and Japan.

It does not have very much flavor, but the texture is very interesting, soft but crunchy at the same time.

It can be sautéed in olive oil and butter, just like a regular mushrooms (after rehydration, of course). Like all mushrooms, I prefer to have them browned and just starting to get crispy.

A more traditional way of preparing this fungus is as a dessert! First, boil it slightly to rehydrate the fungus, drain off the excess water, and soak overnight in a sugary solution. My favorite way to do this is with the "heavy syrup" from canned "cling peaches in heavy syrup." then serve as a dessert, either with or without the peaches.

The snow fungus has been eaten for centuries in China, where it is considered to have significant medicinal properties, having been used against tuberculosis, high blood pressure, and even the common cold!

There has been significant work by "western" medicine to corroborate the claims of Asian herbalists. This work with regard to Tremella is reviewed in a paper (Sergey V. Reshetnikov, Solomon P. Wasser, Ina Duckman, and Katherina Tsukor 2000. Medicinal Value of the Genus Tremella Pers. (Heterobasidiomycetes) (Review), International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms 2:345-367.).

They have attributed the medicinal effects of Tremella to the polysaccharide (long chain sugar derivatives) content of the mushrooms, especially acidic heteropolysaccharide glucuronoxylomannans. There seems to be some antitumor properties attributable to the stimulation of the immune system by these polysaccharides. In the abstract of their paper, these Israeli and Ukrainian researchers state:

"Tremella species also stimulate vascular endothelial cells; possess pronounced antiradiating effects; stimulate hematogenesis; demonstrate antidiabetic, antiinflammatory, hypocholesterolemic, antiallergic activities; and show hepatoprotective effects. Tremella glucuronoxylomannan can be recommended to improve immunodeficiency, including that induced by AIDS, physical stress, or aging, and to prevent senile degeneration of microvessels, maintaining better blood perfusion conditions in vital organs"

As I've stated preciously, most of these effects come from long-term consumption of the fungus. In the west this has spawned an entire "nutraceutical" industry. In this synergism between nutrition and pharmaceutical factors, the benefits are far different from either factor alone. I believe that these nutraceuticals are worthy of much more research.

This is a potent 5 to 1 powdered extract, meaning that one gram of extract is equal in potency to 5 grams of herb.

This extract is packed in Plum Flower Brand's nitrogen-flushed, safety-sealed dispenser bottle, a sample of which is pictured above. Plum Flower is one of the most distinguished herb houses in the world.

This is a pure herbal product with no additives. Extracted from sulfur-free and chlorine-free herbs for superior quality.

Manufactured in a low-temperature water extraction process to preserve herb integrity.

Extracted essential oils are replenished for proper potency.

Strict quality control testing to ensure microbiological and heavy metal safety.

Only powdered herb added to maintain purity (no artificial fillers such as lactose, cellulose or starch used).

TLC (Thin-layer Chromatography) tested to guarantee product quality.

Plum Flower takes great care to preserve delicate herbal oils, which are first evaporated using either a water or water-alcohol base in a process that never exceeds 100° centigrade.

Sealed vacuum chargers precisely control the temperature, ensuring that none of the oils are lost. Cheaper, high-temperature methods are common industry practice, but these tend to burn off the vital oils.

The facilities in Lanzhou and Guang Zhou, China, scientifically test each batch of herbs before, during and after the processing to make sure that all the active ingredients are present. Herbs are also tested to ensure that the formulas surpass all FDA guidelines regarding heavy metals. Those herbs exported to the U.S. are voluntarily submitted to the FDA for approval.

Finally, batches are regularly sent out for quality control testing in third-party labs to double-ensure that Plum Flower products are 100% free of pharmaceuticals, preservatives and dyes.

The Lanzhou and Guang Zhou factories are so clean, they are certified by the Australian Government’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (GMP). These standards surpass any of the FDA, and are considered the highest for any government agency in the world.

Botanical Name:

Tremella fuciformis

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