WOOD EAR

Wood ear has a scientific name “Auricularia auricula” – A germicial plant. In spring, summer or autumn, dead trees or humid foliage is where we can find it. This mushroom exists and develops in Asian countries or in some islands of Pacific area. Because these areas have high rainfall and humid throughout the year.

In the last few years, demand for Wood ear has increased rapidly all over the world. To supply this demand, manufacturers  have created many methods to plant it. And the best way to plant Wood ear is using wooden panels. By this way, the product will be bigger, high quality and more delicious.

These are four main benefits of Wood ear:

1.      Improves Circulation

Wood ear has a chemical that inhibits blood clotting, and because heart attacks, strokes and blood vessel diseases are linked to clotting, it may improve circulation. Veg for Life also states that it contains anticoagulant substances that act like blood thinners, similar to that of aspirin.

2.      Lowers Cholesterol

Wood ear may lower cholesterol and blood sugar, Laboratory testing in mice found that this type of mushroom had a hypoglycemic effect on obese mice. Serum LDL cholesterol levels were reduced by 24 percent in the mice tested.

3.      Hemorrhoids

Due to the ability of wood ear to help with blood circulation, it is also useful in helping with hemorrhoids. It has a cooling effect on the blood, promoting circulation and treating bruises, which may be why it is used to treat hermorrhoids.

4.      Anti-viral

Wood ear contains the trace mineral germanium, which has anti-viral and anti-tumor effect. Germanium is also known to energize the body, which is why it is useful as an herb that fights off viruses.

Source: www.livestrong.com