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Medicinal Mushroom
Tremella
Tremella fuciformis
TCM (Yin Er), Asian traditional
Gabriel Score
70/ 100Good
EvidenceLimited - traditional beauty tonic with some antioxidant evidence
Conditions5 applications
How it works
Moistening, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin health via polysaccharides, neuroprotective
Typical Dosage
3-10g dried mushroom rehydrated or 1-2g extract
Used for
Dry coughskin hydrationimmune supportcognitive functionbeauty tonic
The Science
Active Compounds
Polysaccharides, glucuronoxylomannan, vitamin D
Evidence Base
Limited - traditional beauty tonic with some antioxidant evidence70/100
Snow fungus; moisturizing yin tonic; beauty mushroom; holds 500x weight in water; safe
How to Use
Cooked mushroom, extract, capsule, soup
Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
Safety Profile
Interactions
None significant
Contraindications
None significant
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EvidenceLimited - traditional beauty tonic with some antioxidant evidence
Applications5
Gabriel Score70/100
Educational purposes only. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any herbal protocol.