Tremella is rich in various nutrients and has the effects of beauty, moisturizing the intestines, and benefiting blood and qi. People often cook Tremella, lotus seeds, and white fungus together to make porridge. Is Tremella nutritious when eaten alone?
Is Tremella nutritious when eaten alone?
Yes, it is nutritious.
Tremella mainly consists of lactose, xylose, and α-glucuronic acid. It contains fats, proteins, amino acids, and other nutrients. It is a natural nourishing ingredient and has high nutritional value even when eaten alone. Tremella has a sweet and bitter taste, and the taste is not pleasant when eaten alone. It is recommended to consume it with lotus seeds, soapnut, and bird's nest.
Who is Tremella suitable for?
People with urinary calculus and bloody urine
According to "Tang Materia Medica," Tremella is effective in treating urinary calculus and bloody urine. Tremella has a neutral nature, a sweet and bitter taste, and the function of promoting urination. It can be used for symptoms such as urinary calculus and bloody urine. "Ancient and Modern Prescriptions" records that Tremella is cooked with cold water in the summer and with soup in the winter. It is taken three times a day until the symptoms are relieved.
People with dysentery
Tremella has the function of stopping dysentery. "Outline of Chinese Materia Medica" states that Tremella can harmonize blood and benefit qi, treat dysentery, and relieve pain. Tremella is suitable for people with abdominal pain and dysentery.
People with thirst
Tremella has the function of quenching thirst. "Thousand Golden Prescriptions" records that Tremella can treat thirst caused by deficiency heat, dry mouth, and thirst. It can be consumed in moderation by people with dry mouth and throat.
Pregnant women
Tremella can be used to treat postpartum diarrhea, tenesmus, and abdominal pain. Method: Tremella (baked dry), sandalwood, and cattail pollen (fried) are taken in equal parts and ground into powder. Take two qian (about 6 grams) before meals with rice soup.
People with diabetes
Tremella can supplement blood and qi, produce body fluids, and alleviate thirst. It is suitable for the symptoms of polyuria and thirst. Polyuria and thirst are symptoms of diabetes. Tremella contains Tremella polysaccharides and other components, which can assist in lowering blood sugar. However, Tremella desserts contain a lot of sugar, so they should not be consumed in large quantities by people with diabetes.
Can Tremella be eaten every day?
It is not recommended to eat it every day.
Although Tremella contains abundant nutrients and has the effects of supplementing blood, stopping dysentery, and quenching thirst, as well as beauty and anti-aging, it is not easy to digest. Long-term consumption may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Moreover, Tremella is a medicinal material that contains various active ingredients. Long-term use may affect physical health.
How to eat Tremella to maximize its nutrition?
Osmanthus Tremella
Ingredients
5 pieces of Tremella, a small handful of dried osmanthus, 6 red dates, a small handful of goji berries, a small handful of cranberries, about 30g of rock sugar (according to taste).
Instructions
1. Soak the Tremella in water for 10 to 12 hours.
2. Boil the soaked Tremella, red dates, and goji berries over high heat, then simmer over low heat.
3. When the Tremella softens and the red dates and goji berries become sticky (about 1 hour), add rock sugar and cranberries. Remove from heat.
Tremella and Tremella Soup
Ingredients
15g of Tremella, 1 pear (300g), 30g of rock sugar, 5g of white fungus.
Instructions
1. Soak 5g of Tremella in 1000ml of water overnight (about 12 hours) until it becomes soft and swells, increasing in size by about 10 times.
2. Carefully remove the black impurities from the softened Tremella, rinse it with water, and break it into even pieces.
3. Soak the white fungus in water for 20 minutes until it becomes soft, then break it into small pieces. Peel the pear and cut it into 1cm-sized cubes.
4. Put the Tremella, white fungus, and water into a pot. Boil over high heat and then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. The soup will start to thicken.
5. Add the pear cubes and cook for 5 minutes. Then add rock sugar and cranberries. Stir and cook for another 3 minutes until the rock sugar is completely melted and the soup becomes thick.
