After autumn begins, the weather begins to become dry, nourishing yin and moistening the lungs has become the top priority for health preservation. The cheap and good quality Tremella is a good choice.
Tremella - the crown of bacteria
Tremella is a fruiting entity of the Tremella family fungus, also known as White fungus , Snow Ear , Tremella , etc. Although it looks slightly different from common fungi, it is also nutritious and even has the reputation of "the crown of bacteria".
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Tremella had always been a good product for the emperors and officials to maintain health and longevity. With the improvement of planting technology, the production of Tremella increased, which made it enter the homes of ordinary people.
Tremella has many effects
01 Clear throat and moisturize the throat
0 When the temperature is high, people are prone to sweat a lot, and the discharge of qi with the fluid will lead to symptoms of deficiency of both fluid and qi. Tremella is sweet in taste, can produce fluid and quench thirst, relieve fluid injuries caused by heat, and avoid the dry throat and sore throat due to weak fire.
02 Moisturize the lungs and relieve cough
Zhang Ren'an's "Anti-Abstract of the Antidotein of Materia Medica Poems" says: "This thing has the moisturization of Ophiopogon japonicus but not the cold, and has the sweetness of Yuzhu but not the greasy, which is the key to moisturize the lungs and nourish yin , which is beyond the reach of ginseng, deer antler, and bird's nest. "
Eating Tremella regularly has a certain effect on Yin deficiency and excessive fire , deficiency of heat and thirst, dry and itchy throat, etc. It should be noted that , cough with wind and cold, , and diarrhea should not eat Tremella often.
03 Moisturize the intestines and relieve the bowel movements
Tremella also has the function of moisturizing the intestines and relieve the bowel movements. In the elderly with dry intestines and constipation, eating Tremella regularly can keep the bowel movements smooth.
04 Enhance immunity
The gel of Tremella contains Tremella polysaccharides, which can regulate the immune system by activate immune cells , increase the expression of immune factor , and improve the body's immune function.
05 Beauty and skin care
Tremella is rich in natural plant-based gelatin, and its yin-nourishing effect. Taking Tremella for a long time can moisturize the skin and have the effect of removing chloasma and freckles on the face.
06 Promote development
Tremella is rich in vitamin D, can prevent the loss of calcium, and is very beneficial to growth and development.
There are four types of Tremella that do not eat
01 Fresh Tremella cannot be eaten
0 Tremella that has just been picked and not processed contains porphyrin-like photosensitive substances, which may induce solar dermatitis, redness, swelling, itchy and painful skin, causing bright redness Problems such as papules and blisters.
However, eating processed dry tremella generally does not have the above symptoms, so everyone can buy and eat it with confidence.
02 Yellowing Tremella should not be eaten
The true color of Tremella should be ordinary white, slightly yellow. If there is a significant color change (yellow), it may be related to the moisture or moldiness of Tremella after long-term survival.
This deteriorated Tremella will feel damp when you touch it with your hands, and you can also smell a sour or other special smell.
Note: The white color of Tremella may be made of sulfur fumigation. You can choose small pieces when purchasing. If it is spicy or irritating, it is best not to buy it.
03 It is not advisable to eat
Tremella occasionally has the effects of clearing the lungs, moistening the lungs, and resolving phlegm. This is the unique effect of the mucus contained in Tremella, but excessive consumption will cause symptoms of excessive phlegm.
Therefore, Tremella should not be eaten in large quantities or frequently, usually 1 to 2 times a week. Generally, one person can eat half of the medium-sized Tremella.
Tremella recipe
01 Rock Sugar Tremella Soup
Ingredients: 50g of dry Tremella, 40g of rock sugar.
Preparation method: Soak the tremella in warm water and put it in a bowl, steam it in a basket for 10 minutes. After the rock sugar is dissolved, set aside. Place the soup pot on the heat, add boiling water, Tremella, and rock sugar water, first cook over high heat for 30 minutes, then cook over low heat for 20 minutes, and then put it in a bowl until the Tremella is cooked and put it in.
Effects: nourish yin and moisten the lungs, nourish the middle and nourish qi.
02 Yishou Tremella Soup
Ingredients: 15g each of Tremella, wolfberry, Longan meat , and an appropriate amount of rock sugar.
preparation method: soak the tremella and wash it, steam it in the top of the trunk. Wash the wolfberry and steam it in the tray. Cut the longan meat and set aside.Take a clean pot and add water to boil, add rock sugar to melt, add tremella, wolfberry, and longan meat, and boil it.
Effects: nourish the kidney and strengthen the body, nourish the yin and moisten the lungs.
03 Tremella bamboo shoot soup
Ingredients: Tremella 25g, bamboo shoot 300g, 1 egg, appropriate amount of refined salt.
Method: First soak the tremella in water to remove the stems, wash the bamboo shoots with water, and beat the eggs into a bowl and stir well. After adding water to the pot and boiling, add egg liquid, tremella, and bamboo shoots, cook on a low heat, add appropriate amount of salt to season.
Effects: remove dampness and promote diuresis, and resist thrombosis.
04 Longan Tremella seeds and red date soup
Ingredients: Longan meat 75g, 15g dried Tremella, 75g red dates, 50g of heart-deficient lotus seeds.
Method: Soak the Tremella, remove the yellow roots, and soak the lotus seeds. Put longan meat, red dates, lotus seeds and tremella into the pot, pour 1,000ml of water, boil over high heat and then turn to low heat, and continue to simmer for 20 minutes. After cooking, add brown sugar while it is hot and stir well.
05 Xiaodian Pear Soup
Ingredients: 10g of Tremella, 250g of pears, 2~3 prunes, appropriate amount of wolfberry and rock sugar.
Method: Soak the Tremella and wash it. Peel peel, remove the heart, cut into small pieces, and keep the pear skin. Put the tremella, pear, pear skin and plums in boiling water for half an hour, then add wolfberry and rock sugar and cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Xiaodianli Soup is especially suitable for people with dry throat, hot cough, fluid injury and thirst caused by dry weather.
Effects: nourish yin and reduce fire, moisten the lungs and produce fluid.
06 Lily Tremella Soup
Ingredients: Lily 15 grams, 5 jujubes, 20 grams of Tremella, 20 grams of rock sugar, appropriate amount of water.
Method: Soak the lily in warm water and soften it (wash the fresh lily), remove the pits of the jujube and cut it into small diced rice for later use, soak the tremella in water and wash it, remove the hard pedicles, put it in a mixer, add 2 cups of water, Break for about 30 seconds, do not press too thinly to maintain the texture. Put the broken tremella, rock sugar, lily, diced dates and water into the pot, place it in the electric pot, add 1 cup of water to the outer pot and start steaming, and after it is cooked.
Effects: nourish yin and moisten the lungs, clear heat and quench thirst.
Edited by: Ye Fangfang
