Youth Restoring & Skin HealthÂ
This gelatinous and plump mushroom is able to provide moistness and softness to the skin via the lubrication it brings to the fascia (deep tissue) and connective tissue. Tremella has been shown to basically mimic the effects of hyaluronic acid (HA). HA, often referred to as the 'molecule of youth' is a natural substance that is found in the skin. HA is a gelatinous compound that lubricates the bodily organs (think eyes, joints and skin); and is able to hold almost 1000 times its weight in water. Tremella supports this drawing in and holding effect of moisture in the body and is essential for plump, flexible skin. We also know that HA declines as we age, so tremella really is a beautiful adaptogen to take on your longevity journey.
Antioxidant Power
Antioxidants neutralise free radicals in the body, working to reverse or prevent oxidative stress and damage in the body. Oxidative stress and free radical damage resulting in inflammation, which when speaking to the concept of beauty can eventually lead to a dysfunction within the skin's natural repair systems, which can eventually lead to cell damage and hyperpigmentation of the skin.Â
Through a wider lens, free radicals are associated with conditions such as Alzheimer's, chronic diseases and cardiovascular conditions. Tremella's potent ability to scavenge and neutralise free radicals can ensure you are healthy from the inside out and age more ‘gracefully’. Tremella has also been shown to stimulate the production of superoxide dismutase (SOD). SOD is one of the most powerful antioxidants within the body, known for its restorative action in sun damage, ageing and wrinkling of the skin.Â
Lung Health
Through a Taoist lens, tremella is a wonderful Lung tonic, especially for those with a Lung Yin deficiency which can manifest as an excessive dry cough. Tremella can help to lubricate and soothe the Lungs, providing relief of upper respiratory tract inflammation. Through this lubrication of the Lungs, tremella is also working as an immunoprotective tonic as well.Â
Continuing to look through a traditional lens, the Lungs are understood to control the skin. So by nourishing and tonifying the Lungs, the health and radiance of the skin will improve.
Tonification
In ancient Taoist medicine, tonic herbs and medicinal mushrooms were used to nourish and tonify specific systems within the body. These 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.Â
Major: Qi
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recipes
Tasty Tremella Pancakes
Breakfast is served!! You can eat pancakes daily with this simple hack; just precook them on the weekend and warm up on Monday morning with some poached fruit and yoghurt (we use sheep yoghurt or coconut yoghurt/kefir) and drizzle with maple syrup....
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Raw Mango Coconut Cheesecake with Tremella
This gorgeous raw cheesecake blends tropicals flavours with one of our favourite 'dessert' mushrooms, Tremella, to make a decadent but nourishing dessert or even better, a birthday treat. Created by the beautiful Iselin A. Søylen.
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Vanilla Hazelnut Almond Butter Feat. Tremella Mushroom
Tremella’s abundant antioxidant profile assists the removal of free radicals from the body, those known to cause inflammation and cell damage. Tremella’s antioxidant levels are also believed to enhance the body’s own antioxidant production, especially superoxide dismutase, the ultimate free...
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The Incredible Health Benefits of Tremella Mushroom
Tremella is an edible fungus and has several other names like Jelly Mushroom, Silver Ear Mushroom and Snow Fungus. It's the mushroom that really, surprises us all. This very gentle-acting medicinal mushroom has long been considered a beauty superfood.
Herbs and Practices for Autumn with Tahnee & Mason Taylor (EP#111)
Tahnee and Mason delve into the season of Autumn - Lung Metal time with all the essentials on the best practices and herbs to support our Lungs, digestion, Qi, and protective Wei Qi as we descend into these cosier months.Â