Mushrooms
Tremella
Also called: snow fungus, silver ear, yin er
A jelly-like mushroom used in Chinese desserts.
- Why people take it
- Skin hydration, lungs.
- What the evidence says
- Little human research.
- How it is usually taken
- As food or 1 to 3 g of extract a day.
- Be careful
- Generally safe as food.
- Medicines it can interact with
- No important medicine interactions are known, but tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement you take.
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Common questions
What is Tremella?
A jelly-like mushroom used in Chinese desserts.
Why do people take Tremella?
Skin hydration, lungs.
Does Tremella work?
Little human research.
How much Tremella do people take?
As food or 1 to 3 g of extract a day.
Is Tremella safe?
Generally safe as food.
Does Tremella interact with medicines?
No important medicine interactions are known, but tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement you take.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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