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Di Dao
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"Tremella has to be my favourite of all the mushrooms because it's very easy on the pallet and the magic begins immediately. I have never felt so hydrated, and my skin looks and feels nourished." Lisa R.
Description
In times past, tremella (like many of the wonderful tonic herbs we work with) was preserved mainly for Chinese royalty and the upper class, as well as spiritual seekers. Tremella is used in Chinese medicine to support Lung Yin and to moisten the lungs. It is especially helpful for treating non-productive, dry coughs and Lung Yin deficiency. In addition to its respiratory benefits, tremella has been heavily associated with beauty throughout the Orient, as well as longevity and preserving youth (in TCM, the Lungs govern the health of the skin, so well-functioning Lungs equal beautiful skin).
Tremella is also used during periods of convalescence and restoration, such as during the postpartum period, to support healing. Being mucilaginous and gentle on the body, it's also known to nourish and soothe the Stomach, especially Stomach Yin. Tremella has sweet and neutral properties
Yang Guifei, named as one of the four most beautiful women in China's history, lived during the Tang dynasty times. A daily dose of tremella was thought the secret behind her beauty and ageless complexion.
This hydrating, beautifying herb is packed-full of potent antioxidants that create a radiant complexion and bring lubrication (Yin) to our deepest tissues and vital organs.
Modern investigations have revealed that one of tremella’s most unique properties is its ability to stimulate hyaluronic acid production and draw moisture back into the skin. It has also been said that tremella’s capacity to store water is 500 times that of its own weight. Hyaluronic acid is a gelatinous compound that exists in fluids and aids as a hydrating lubricant to joints, muscles, eyes, and skin. The production of this substance in humans is known to decline with age.
The biggest challenge with tremella is not heaping spoon after spoon into your mouth. It’s such a gift that something that tastes so good can also be so good for you. Tremella's creamy, malty characteristics upgrade any tonic or recipe that it is included in while delivering some youthful love to the lungs and skin.
Traditionally used in Chinese medicine to:
- Nourish Lung Yin
- Promote longevity
- Restore vitality through nourishing the Yin
Sourcing:
SuperFeast Tremella is grown Dì Dào (地道) in Gutian county and is grown on broad-leaf hardwood chips. SuperFeast tremella is a water extract.
Contraindications:
None. Tremella is considered very safe.
Keep out of reach of children.
Packed in Australia from imported ingredients.
Talk to a TCM practitioner/health professional if you are unsure if this medicine is right for you.
Ingredients
Tremella fuciformis (Tremella mushroom) |
10:1 extract powder
Delivery & Returns
Our products are packed in eco-conscious materials and shipped via, Australia Post or Aramex (depending on your location) from our Mullumbimby, NSW warehouse. For Express orders, we use StarTrack Premium.
For more information on shipping, refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page under 'Orders & Delivery'.
Health Benefits
- Antioxidant Defences
- Beauty & Radiance
- Digestive Health
- Glowing Complexion
- Immunity
- Respiratory Health
- Skin Hydration & Elasticity
Systems
In ancient Daoist medicine, tonic herbs and medicinal mushrooms were used to nourish and tonify specific Organ systems within the body. These Organ systems correlate with the natural elements, and their direct effect can be classified as either Major or Minor.
Major | Lung Metal | Spleen Earth
Minor | Kidney Water
Treasures
When there is harmony between the body systems and elements, we cultivate the expression of health known as our Treasures.
Major | Qi
Serving Suggestion
Start with 1/4 - 1/2 tsp daily.
Eat straight off the spoon. Or alternatively, stir into hot water or plant milk for an instant tonic tea. Works well in hot or cold drinks, broths and meals.
Servings per size | 100g Jar = 91 | 250g Bag = 227 | 1kg Bag = 909
Our Process
Sourcing
Sourcing herbs from their spiritual homeland is born from the Taoist philosophy, called Di Dao (地道). Di Dao poetically translates as the ‘way of the Earth,’ and shows us where to harvest herbs if we wish to experience the herb’s true Spirit. From its ‘original place’ or ‘spiritual homeland’, a method that results in a product that is both full spectrum and medicinally robust.
The relationship that the herb’s growth cycle has developed with the atmosphere, bacteria, insects, mycelium, tree networks and stars of its Di Dao location is something that has been observed and discovered over a very long time, and we feel it deserves acknowledgement, respect and conservation.
Di Dao is the classification given to the highest quality herbs in China, and describes the core sourcing philosophy that we practice here at SuperFeast.
Extraction
SuperFeast herbs are expertly extracted by trained herbalists using unique and patented techniques, specific to the herb. These techniques are also ancient, as old as herbalism itself - water, organic rice alcohol, time and pressure create your extracts. Modern techniques like spray-drying help preserve the quality and integrity of the extracts. It's the best of ancient meets modern.
We don't follow a pharmaceutical model, we don't isolate, we don't standardise, herbs are treated uniquely.
We extract following the Hou Huo (火候) technique, the art of decocting / extracting a herb specifically through adjusted heat, menstruum & length of time. This term roughly translates to heat control; crucial moment; maturity. The practicing tonic herbalists, who use this technique while extracting your herbs, combine their expertise with the relationship they have with the ancient herbs & Taoist philosophy.
All leading to the superior herbal experience that those in our community know & love.Unless otherwise noted, all our products are 10:1 extracts.
See our FAQs and Blogs for more on our extraction processes.
10:1 Extraction Ratio
This standard ratio of ours means we use 10 kilos of dry herb to create 1kg of extract powder. This is a traditionally-used extract ratio used in Classical Chinese Medicine. We like this ratio as it allows us to create a product which contains the maximum possible array of naturally occurring medicinal components in their innate and natural ratios. At this ratio there is little waste from what we extract, so we have a true full-spectrum powder without having to eliminate any of the unknown or lesser known compounds that are symbiotic to the herb’s effects.
Full Spectrum vs. Standardisation
There is a tendency in Westernised herbal medicine to focus on isolating or increasing active ingredients in herbal products and drugs. Taoist (and traditional) herbalists focus instead on using only whole plants and natural extraction mediums and menstruums (solvents) like water (or tea, or broth) and alcohol/fat (tinctures, wines, oils, etc.) to extract every element possible from the herb. This intention comes from a desire to keep the herb completely unified where possible, and this is the same philosophy and method we apply to our SuperFeast products.
Each herb has hundreds, if not thousands, of bioactive compounds that contribute to the full scope of the herb’s medicinal benefits, and it takes a lot of care to ensure as many of these are present in the extraction as possible. It is through these full-spectrum extractions in ancient times that Taoists were able to identify that these herbs were in fact tonic, and could aid us in cultivating vibrancy within our body and mind.
Storage Information
Remember you’ve bought the highest quality 100% pure herbal extract, there’s no additives or starches added to absorb moisture. To keep your herbs super fresh and ready to rock, we advise keeping them stored in a cool dry space. Ideally your kitchen pantry. Always leave your desiccant (the little white pillow in your jar or bag) in there to absorb moisture.
If you, like us, live in a humid climate, we advise taking extra special care when storing your herbs. Bulk bags can be kept in the freezer in a sealed container. If keeping bags outside the freezer, just ensure you push the air out before sealing and they will stay fresh.
It is best to maintain a consistent herbal practice once the seal is removed, this will minimise the chance of your herbs hardening.
If you are in a humid area, and you only have a small amount of herb left on your jar, it is recommended to occasionally shake the jar to prevent clumping and setting.
NOTE: Capsule products are less fussy, though should still be kept dry and stored in a cool place to ensure longevity.
Our Process
Sourcing
Sourcing herbs from their spiritual homeland...
Extraction
SuperFeast herbs are expertly extracted by...
10:1 Extraction Ratio
This standard ratio of ours means...
Full Spectrum vs. Standardisation
There is a tendency in Westernised...
Storage Information
Remember you’ve bought the highest quality...
LOVED BY OUR COMMUNITY...
Highly recommend
"I am a long time lover of tremella. It actually does wonders for my skin. And I notice when I stop taking it. It tastes completely delicious. My favourite way to drink it is in a fresh brewed chai latte (chai collective for the win!) with of course, SuperFeast Reishi " Hayley
A favourite
"I wanted to get this for the hydration factor for my skin and wow, I have to say I could see the impact it’s had on my skin. Now added as part of my daily protein drink each morning." Fiona