Bitterroot Restoration

Family: Tremellaceae
Common name: White brain jelly fungus, Snow Fungus, Silver Ear Fungus

Tremella fuciformis is a tropical and subtropical fungus found on hardwood logs after heavy rains. The fruiting body is gelatinous when fresh, it shrinks as it dries and may even become leathery. It is contorted, lobed and translucent white, slimy when moist to 10 cm diameter and spores are borne over the entire surface of the lobes, grows on branches and trees in wet areas. It  is a rich source of dietary fiber and vitamin D. And used as a nerve tonic and a skin tonic for healthy complexions. It is also very rich in Dietary Fiber.

Tremella fuciformis as a beauty aid, to make the skin moist, soft and pliable.

According to traditional Chinese medicine Tremella fuciformis nourishes the lung, stomach and kidney, strengthens the bones, helps maintain ideal weight. Other function of Tremella fuciformis are Anti-oxidization, restrain hepatitis, reduce bolld sugar and etc.