How to Reduce Cholesterol With Black Fungus
Black fungus has been found to reduce high blood cholesterol levels
What Is High Cholesterol?
Do you have high cholesterol? High blood cholesterol is a common consequence of prolonged unhealthy eating. It is not a disease, but a negative health condition that may contribute to a variety of diseases, including cardiovascular disease.
High cholesterol is defined by a measurement of 200 mg/dL or greater. Similarly, LDL cholesterol levels greater than 130 mg/dL and HDL cholesterol levels less than 60 mg/dL are considered high or abnormal.
What Is Black Fungus?
The most potent food for reducing high blood cholesterol is black fungus. The technical name for black fungus is Auricularia polytricha or Hirneola polytricha. What a mouthful!
The Chinese call it “yun er” which means “cloud ear.” It is usually sold in dried form. There are actually two types: a thick variety, and a smaller, flakey variety. Here, we are referring to the thick type.
Thick black fungus measures around 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 inches), and is black on one side and grey on the other. It is very popular in Chinese cuisine. Although tasteless by itself, when cooked with other ingredients, it absorbs flavor while maintaining crunchiness. Black fungus is used in Chinese herbal medicine to increase blood fluidity and improve blood circulation, therefore, it can reduce high blood cholesterol.
Common Names for Black Fungus
cloud ear | ear fungus |
tree ear | mouse ear |
wood fungus | jelly mushroom |
Naturally occurring black fungus
Prepare Black Fungus to Reduce Cholesterol
Once you have acquired the fungus from a reputable source, you can prepare it as follows:
Ingredients:
- 40 grams dried black fungus (remember to get the thick variety)
- 2 slices of ginger
- 10 red dates (pitted)
- 1.2 liters water
Method:
1. Soak the fungus for 2 hours.
2. Drain the water and transfer the softened fungus to a slow cooker.
3. Add the ginger and red dates to the slow cooker.
3. Add 1.2 liters of hot water.
4. Set the slow cooker to high and boil for 8 hours.
5. Discard the ingredients and retain only the liquid. You should get about 2 cups.
Do this every day for 2 weeks. It is recommended that you prepare the drink in the evening and have it ready to serve just before breakfast the next morning.
Is Black Fungus Really Effective?
We have been led to believe that cholesterol is the main cause of many heart problems. New findings are cautioning this belief. Anti-cholesterol drugs may be more harmful than good.
I can vouch for the effectiveness of black fungus. Many of my relatives enjoy its benefits and vouch for its effectiveness as well. Incorporating natural foods into your diet to strategically reduce harmful cholesterol levels is the best way to go. Other natural foods that can help reduce high cholesterol include:
- oatmeal or oats
- eggplant, aubergine, or brinjal
- black beans
- corn
- enoki mushroom (the Japanese needle mushroom)
Disclaimer
The purpose of this article is to inform readers that there are alternative remedies for all ailments. You are advised to consult a registered medical professional before proceeding with any recommendations.
Food for Thought on Cholesterol
This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and does not substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, and/or dietary advice from a licensed health professional. Drugs, supplements, and natural remedies may have dangerous side effects. If pregnant or nursing, consult with a qualified provider on an individual basis. Seek immediate help if you are experiencing a medical emergency.
© 2010 Justin Choo
Comments
sn on May 24, 2020:
may i drink the black fungus juice before meal eg lunch or dinner
Justin Choo (author) from Malaysia on April 10, 2019:
I don't think there is any harm.
May Louie on April 04, 2019:
Hi justin. Ur recipe helped me too! Thank you! Question: is eating grapefruit ok since black fungus is not a synthetic statin? Drs. say no grapefruit with statin medications. Dangerous they say....
Thank you very much!!!
May Louie on April 04, 2019:
Hi justin. Thank u for recipe. It helped me too. Question; is it ok to eat grapefruit since this is not a synthetic statin?
Leeyen on January 20, 2018:
Thank you Justin for sharing the black fungus soup remedy.
I went for a blood test on 23/12/17. My cholesterol reading was 6.4 mmol/L , ideally should be less than 5.2. LDL was 3.9 (ideal less than 2.58) and HDL was 2.23 (ideal more than 0.90)
I took this black fungus soup remedy as recommended for 10 consecutive days and went for a blood test after that on 18/1/2018.
The result - Total cholesterol 4.7, HDL 2.17 and LDL was 2.22.
Justin, wonder if drink this once or twice weekly to keep the level low, is it effective?
Once again thank you so much !
Agatha Lu on December 09, 2016:
I just took this black fungus recipe for only 10 days, checked my cholesterol level, every level came down to near level. Hope this will encourage the reader to try it out. Initially, like anyone, I do not believe it is so simple. It really works.
Murli Shukla on September 14, 2015:
I was able to reduce cholesterol in 15 days using ayurvedic procedure called "Basti". Pl see tab " Cholesterol Herbal Cure" in my website www.murlishukla.com
Also see tab " cloged arteries Natural Bypass" in website. All my arteries are 100% blocked but I survived without heart attack dur to collateral developed naturally.
susie on April 03, 2015:
I boiled black fungus for my mom too when she had high cholesterol.
It reduced her cholesterol.
What i want to share is that:
i. Take normal dose -1 cup in the morning
2. Can be kept and drink each morning
3. Drink for a week then repeat 4-5 weeks later.
4. Reduce gradually not drastically (one case just drink on weekends only)
God bless
Shikha on March 03, 2015:
Black fungus really works. My husband was suffering from high cholesterol from long time. We tried a lot of things but nothing was working. Doctors told that he has genetic cholesterol and it can not be reduced without medicines. But we tried the black fungus as a last remedy before starting the medicines. And it worked magically. In 3 weeks my husband's cholesterol was reduced to 215 from 265.
DON deBONBAR on July 07, 2014:
Thank you for posting this wonderfull cure: Ingredients:
* 40gm Dried thick black fungus (remember to get the thick variety)
* 2 slices of ginger
* 10 red dates (pitted)
* 1.2 liters water.
yet our version had
* 50gm meat (no fat) can be pork or beef
also the red dates is not the desert dates but hongzao (红枣)
is this correct or my question apparently this recipe went well w/o the meat ommitted.
khtan from Penang,Malaysia. on April 24, 2014:
Thanks for the information,
I bought 700 gm of Black Fungus , 500 gm Honey dates.
and started boiling
100 gm Black Fungus, 2 slices of Ginger, 50 gm Honey dates.
in a traditional charcoal chinese herbal pot for +-8 hours
I drank the black fungus liquid mix with 2 table spoon of ( 1 cup Apple cider vinegar + 1 cup garlic juice + 1 cup ginger juice + 1 cup lemon juice + 3 cup honey boil to 1 cup). At first I sweat a lot after drinking the mixture, some headache and minor palpitation maybe detoxication process which I drank full mug of boil water to helps the healing process. Next day my stools are black I'm going to continue till 40 days before going for my next blood test.
The Coolest Guy on March 20, 2014:
Hello Good Guy, I have a few questions and wondering if you may help.
1) Do you think it is safe to take Omega 3 vitamins while taking this tea? I am asking because I know this tea has a component in it that thins the blood.
2) When I make the tea it comes very dark and not very thick. Am I doing it right? Am I using too much water?
3) If I have left over that I wont be using for a while, can I store it in the refrigerator?
4) How long do you recommend I take it for lowering Triglycerides and over all Cholesterol?
Thanks in advance for your help!
help! on March 20, 2014:
Good Guy, Can this tea be taken with Omega 3 pills? Also, how thick does the tea have to be? Mine is dark but very thick.
help! on March 20, 2014:
Also, is it okay to put the left over tea in the fridge and reheat to drink?
help! on March 20, 2014:
I am trying this drink but the tea left over after 8 hours of cooking is dark but not very thick. Is it not right?
Justin Choo (author) from Malaysia on November 30, 2013:
Good afternoon Orange,
A number of possible reasons:
1. heat too powerful or too high
2. mistake in measurements : water and/or fungus
Whatever reasons, I suggest you monitor the progress the next time, if everything is correct, and water level is still low, then add more water and lower the heat. Hope this helps.
Orange on November 29, 2013:
Hi, I have followed the instruction. However, after 8 hrs of boiling I get only 150ml left and the liquid is sticky. It there something wrong with my black fungus?
Justin Choo (author) from Malaysia on August 05, 2013:
Hi Barry,
Partly a cleaning,soaking and softening process. The instruction says 2 hours, but I think you can shorten the time.
Barry on August 05, 2013:
Hi Good Guy,
Why must I soak the Black Fungus for 2 hours before cooking it ?
Please advise me.
Justin Choo (author) from Malaysia on May 10, 2013:
Hi kennyvo423 ,
Why 2 cups? The instruction said
40gm Dried thick black fungus
kennyvo423 on May 09, 2013:
Hi Good Guy,
My cholestrol level is 365. I would like to try your method. Could you please tell me how much is 2 cups(how many oz per cup). Thank you very much in advance.
Justin Choo (author) from Malaysia on April 06, 2013:
Hi Clara,
This is strange. Perhaps you may want to try again, and monitor the water level this time, and see what actually went wrong.
clara on April 06, 2013:
i followed your instruction. however, no liquid left
Justin Choo (author) from Malaysia on June 01, 2012:
Hi Need help,
Yes, you drink the 2 cups in all:
"5. Discard the ingredients and retain only the liquid. You should get about 2 cups.
It is recommended that you prepare the drink in the evening; ready to serve just before breakfast the next morning."
Need help on June 01, 2012:
First of all thank you for this article.
I am confused on how to drink the mixture. I made 2 cups this evening so I wake up next morning and drink both together ??
Please clarify.
Thank you.
Justin Choo (author) from Malaysia on May 22, 2012:
Hi AC,
Yes the fungus will expand to a lot.
AC on May 22, 2012:
I prepared my first brew last nite for consumption this morning. I find that 40g if dried fungus expands to a huge mass after soaking. It practically filled up my whole crockpot. Is 40g a bit too excessive? Appreciate your comments. Thanks !!
Justin Choo (author) from Malaysia on May 17, 2012:
Hi Mrs Lee,
I suppose you can keep the extra in the fridge and drink it later.
As I wrote, my wife tried but it did not work for her.
mrs lee s h on May 17, 2012:
can i consume the black fungus juice after taking out from the fridge but to drink when it is at normal temperature. i have boiled extra to be kept in bottle.
pls let have yr comment.
my last reading for total cholestrol is 5.8. after that i took western medication for 3 wks. i came to know later about this black fungus. i stopped taking the medication and decided to drink black fungus juice. very diligently, i took for 2 wks but the reading did not show lower. I took a test after the 2 wks and the reading was 6.4. does that mean it does not work on me? i did follow the method of boiling the fungus correctly. what is yr comments? tq
sup mushlog on April 29, 2012:
Princess Jean?I don't think that to prove?the effect of black fungus on reducing the cholesterol level is?meaningful,unless?improvement and upgrading,for example,the black fungus and cordyceps together.Could you let me know about your school and you have financial support or have not for it.Contract me,y-163-y@163.com,I'm doing a kind of cordyceps.
SURJYA on April 15, 2012:
i m suffering with a regular basis on high tri-gleseride and uric acid, after alopathic medication it controlled but later than it's level again increase. plz suggested.
Princess Jean on February 11, 2012:
Hi,I'm a 3rd year medical student who is currently looking for a topic for minor thesis.And now I have just found a topic to do -The effect of Black fungus on reducing the cholesterol level-.I hope in my research I can prove the positive outcome. We let all of you know if the result is positive.
James on February 10, 2012:
Hi my mom recently had a heart attack and has been in hospital she found out she is diabetic and her surgeon is recommending a coronary bypass for one of her arteries upon doing some research i came across sites and blogs like this promoting Mok Yee (Wood Fungus) just wondering if anyone has any further info proving its effectiveness and if she can take it cos shes diabetic i am hoping 2 convince her and her surgeon to at least give it a trial so obviously the more i can find out about mok yee the better but i only have a few days so quick responses would be much appreciated
James
Scot Nyman from Indonesia on December 10, 2011:
I'm going to try but I haven't checked my cholesterol levels since arriving in China. That was 2 1/2 years ago. It was elevated when I was in the USA though, but Chinese food has taken off about 30 pounds already, so perhaps this is going to be more of a preventative medicine for me now. Thank you.