OLIOTALKS SEPTEMBER 6TH 2014
OLIO TALKS Beauty Wisdom from the Orient - part 1
SNOW FUNGUS By Eileen & Alice
Initial reaction on people’s face after they hear the name “snow fungus” is, generally, not that great… with good reasons. The word “fungus” tends to scare people off, not to mention its “wriggly” texture, thus making this nutrient-packed ingredient an unsung hero in the Western world. First things first, let’s make this a little more pleasant to read by giving you its other names :
What is Snow Fungus?
Snow Fungus is an almost translucent, jelly-like fungus grown out of dead broadleaf tree logs in warm climates such as Asia. Its “claim to fame” dates back thousands of years when royalties from ancient China started using it for longevity and beauty.
Chinese : Shu-Er, Bai Mu Er 雪⽿耳 English : White Wood Ear Latin : Tremella fuciformis
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