The efficacy and effects of white fungus

White fungus, also called silver fungus, is a kind of gelatinous fungus that grows on dead wood, with soft texture, delicate taste and rich nutrition. Below we will learn about the efficacy and effects of white fungus and its contraindications.

Enhancement of immunity

The active ingredient in silver fungus, acidic polysaccharides, mobilizes lymphocytes, strengthens the phagocytic ability of white blood cells, excites the hematopoietic function of bone marrow, enhances the humoral immunity of the body, and significantly enhances the prevention of diseases such as influenza.

Anti-cancer and anti-cancer

White fungus is rich in minerals, and selenium is one of them. Studies have found that the blood of cancer patients is severely deficient in selenium, which has a very good anti-cancer and anti-cancer effect. Moreover, white fungus also contains special polysaccharide compounds, and these nutrients can prevent the nitrification reaction of carcinogenic substances in our body, so regular consumption of white fungus has the effect of cancer prevention.

Beauty and skin care

Studies have shown that white fungus is rich in plant gums, the composition of which is similar to that of mucin in our skin, so long-term consumption of white fungus can make our skin more moist and smooth. The reason why white fungus is colorless is that it contains certain pigment lightening ingredients, so when we eat white fungus, these pigment lightening ingredients will act directly on our skin, making our skin fairer and having a good treatment and prevention effect on freckles and chloasma.

Lowering blood pressure

White fungus is rich in minerals and alkaloids, and its consumption can achieve the effect of treating bronchitis, lowering blood pressure and preventing arteriosclerosis.

Tonic effect

According to Chinese medicine, white fungus has the ability to nourish Yin and moisten the lungs, benefit Qi and blood, and nourish the brain and refresh the mind. As a mild nourishing food and tonic, unlike ginseng, bird's nest and other tonic products, white fungus is not only suitable for the old, weak, women and children, and for those who are weak after illness, but also for patients with high blood pressure and vascular sclerosis.

Liver protection

Modern medical research has found that the acidic isopolysaccharides in the amino acids contained in silver fungus have the effect of supporting the root, which is effective in relieving chronic bronchitis and pulmonary heart disease in the elderly; it also promotes protein and nucleic acid synthesis in liver cells and improves the detoxification ability of the liver, thus playing a role in protecting the liver.

Strengthening the stomach

White fungus is also a good tonic, characterized by nourishing but not greasy stagnation, with the function of nourishing the spleen and opening the stomach, benefiting the qi and clearing the intestines, sleeping and strengthening the stomach, nourishing the brain, nourishing yin and clearing heat, and moistening dryness, which is a good tonic for patients with yin deficiency and fire who are not subject to warm tonic such as ginseng and mushrooms.

Laxative for bowel movement

White fungus is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote the peristalsis of our intestines, thus making our bowel movements smoother and shortening the bowel cycle, which is particularly effective in treating constipation and indigestion, etc. Consuming white fungus with honey can achieve immediate results. White fungus is not only laxative, but also antidiarrheal, because it is rich in plant gums, which have a certain inhibitory effect on the abnormal peristalsis of the intestines, so white fungus can be called our intestinal guard.

White fungus consumption contraindications

1. Not to be eaten overnight: Whether it is bagged silver fungus or open-air linden cultivated silver fungus, it contains more nitrates. If it is left for a long time after cooking, the nitrates will be reduced to nitrite under the decomposition of bacteria, and nitrite is a carcinogenic substance, so the overnight silver fungus should not be eaten. 2. Not suitable for people with wind-cold cough and cold body: Silver fungus is moist and greasy and cold, so people with wind-cold cough and damp phlegm congestion should eat it carefully.