The edible tree fungus is the fruiting body of the plant Auricularia polytricha (Auricularia polytricha) from the edible tree fungus family. It is a type of wild edible mushroom that commonly grows on decaying trees such as mulberry, locust, willow, elm, and paper mulberry. It has a light brown color, a soft texture, and a shape resembling a human ear. It is used for culinary purposes or as a medicinal ingredient.

bubble_chart Properties and Meridians

Sweet, neutral, slightly toxic.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Cooling blood and stopping bleeding, moistening the lungs and benefiting the stomach, tonifying qi and tonifying blood.

bubble_chart Indications

Hematemesis, bloody stool, dysentery with blood, hemorrhoidal bleeding, women with menorrhagia and metrostaxis; lung dryness causing cough, stomach yin deficiency, dry throat and mouth; qi deficiency leading to rectal prolapse or postpartum weakness in women, cramps and numbness, etc.

bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications

1. People with loose stool diarrhea should avoid eating it.
2. Fresh edible tree fungus contains a type of photosensitive substance called porphyrin. After consumption, exposure to strong sunlight can cause solar dermatitis. Exposed areas of the body may experience itching, edema, pain, and even necrosis. In severe cases, throat edema can lead to difficulty breathing. Therefore, fresh edible tree fungus should not be consumed immediately. It must be dried first, as the porphyrin photosensitive substances will naturally disappear and lose their toxicity, making it safe to eat. Additionally, spoiled white edible tree fungus can produce a large amount of Bacillus cereus, which can cause stomach discomfort and, in severe cases, toxic shock.
3. Ancient medical practitioners believed that edible tree fungus grows on decaying wood and carries a cold, yin energy, which can harm the stomach and sperm. The "Bencao Gangmu" records, "Edible tree fungus grows on various types of wood, and its quality and toxicity depend on the nature of the wood. Careful consideration is necessary." Therefore, consumption should be based on individual health conditions.

bubble_chart Modern Pharmacology

Contains sugar, protein, crude fiber, phosphorus, calcium, carotene, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, ergosterol, lecithin, sphingomyelin, melanin, etc. It has been reported that this product can reduce blood clots and prevent atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. The plant gum of edible tree fungus is a natural tonic formula. The polysaccharides in edible tree fungus can dissolve tumors and have immune properties. Cancer patients have shown a significant increase in globulin levels after use, thereby enhancing antibodies.

bubble_chart Selected Prescriptions

1. Hypertension, vascular sclerosis, coronary heart disease: 5 grams of edible tree fungus, soaked in water overnight, steamed for 1 hour, add an appropriate amount of crystal sugar, take before bed, consume continuously; or add black fungus to dishes, long-term consumption has auxiliary therapeutic effects.
2. Hemorrhoid bleeding, severe constipation: 3-6 grams of black fungus, 30 grams of persimmon cake, cook until soft, eat as a snack.
3. Hypermenorrhea, continuous dripping, red leucorrhea: roast edible tree fungus until dry and grind into powder, take with brown sugar water, 3-6 grams each time, twice a day.
4. Women's menorrhagia and metrostaxis: 60 grams of edible tree fungus, boiled until soft, add 60 grams of brown sugar, divided into two doses per day.
5. Women's uterine cancer and vaginal cancer: slice edible tree fungus thinly, 10 grams daily, decocted with water and taken; or decocted with Six-Ingredient Decoction (Chinese Angelica, Peony Root, Astragalus Root, Liquorice Root, Dried Tangerine Peel, dried longan pulp, 3 grams each).
6. Anemia: 50 grams of edible tree fungus, 30 Chinese dates, cooked and taken as medicine, add an appropriate amount of brown sugar for flavor.
7. Dysentery: wash edible tree fungus, mix with sugar and mash, adults take 15-25 grams each time, children take 10-15 grams each time, twice a day, take with boiling water or burn and grind edible tree fungus, take 15 grams with wine each time.

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bubble_chart Supplementary Medicinals

Black fungus (Auricularia auricula-judae): Also known as cloud ear or edible tree fungus, it is a species of edible fungus belonging to the Auriculariaceae family.
China is the main producer of edible tree fungus, with production areas mainly distributed in Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, Hubei, Heilongjiang, and other regions. Among them, Suiyang Town in Dongning County, Heilongjiang Province, is the largest black fungus base in China. Some countries and regions in Asia also produce it.
Black fungus has high nutritional value and certain medicinal value. It contains eight essential amino acids and vitamins required by the human body, as well as rich colloid, which has a good lubricating effect on the human digestive system. It helps clear hair, cleanse the intestines, moisten the lungs, reduce blood clots, alleviate coronary atherosclerosis, and lower the risk of thrombosis. The polysaccharides in black fungus have anti-tumor activity and provide some preventive effects against tumors.