Does black fungus have medicinal value?
Disease description:
I know that black fungus (Auricularia auricula-judae), which we commonly consume, has high nutritional value. A friend mentioned it also has medicinal properties—does black fungus indeed possess medicinal value?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Man
Black fungus (Auricularia auricula-judae) possesses certain medicinal properties. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), black fungus is neutral in nature and sweet in taste, and it enters the stomach and large intestine meridians. The primary bioactive component in black fungus is black fungus polysaccharide. In most domestic clinical studies investigating the preventive and therapeutic effects of black fungus on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, the preparation method commonly employed involves decocting the fungus in water, followed by concentration of the resulting decoction for oral administration. Additionally, black fungus helps regulate blood lipid levels, cleanse the gastrointestinal tract, and prevent constipation.
