New Methods for Cultivating Wood Ear and Tremella (73 Varieties)

Author: Chen Shiyu (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 1999-02-01
Features: The various types of mucilaginous fungi introduced in this book all possess both edible and medicinal value. Taking black fungus (Auricularia) as an example, it is used in representative dishes across major culinary traditions, and it is also a highly sold commodity in the dried fruit market. The use of black fungus in medicine dates back to the Shen Nong's Herbal Classic, where it ranks second only to Poria in terms of prescription frequency in Chinese formulas and folk remedies. Tremella is a renowned nourishing yin herb, with spring varieties being more effective than Millet Root and Chinese Asparagus (Tianzhi). In recent years, during the screening of natural medicines for anti-aging and anti-cancer treatments, Tremella has been recognized as a valuable herb for gynecological health. There is a common pattern in natural medicines that closely related species often share similar physiological functions. Therefore, this book introduces these several mucilaginous fungi together, not only enriching the variety of cultivation but also providing society with more abundant and high-quality fungal food and medicinal raw materials.