Black fungus: heart attacks, strokes & blood vessel diseases

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Yoon, S.-J., Yu, M.-A., Pyun, Y.-R., Hwang, J.-K., Chu, D.-C., Juneja, L. R., & Mourão, P. A. S. (2003). The nontoxic mushroom Auricularia auricula contains a polysaccharide with anticoagulant activity mediated by antithrombin. Thrombosis research, 112(3), 151–158. doi:10.1016/j.thromres.2003.10.022
An acidic polysaccharide with anticoagulant activity was isolated from the edible mushroom Auricularia auricula using water, alkali or acid extracts. The alkali extract showed the highest anticoagulant activity and was thereby further purified using gel filtration chromatography. Specific anticoagulant activity of the purified polysaccharide was 2 IU/mg and its average mass was approximately 160 kDa. The polysaccharide from this species of mushroom contains mainly mannose, glucose, glucuronic acid and xylose but no sulfate esters. Its anticoagulant activity was due to catalysis of thrombin inhibition by antithrombin but not by heparin cofactor II. Inhibition of Factor Xa by antithrombin was not catalyzed by the polysaccharide. The glucuronic acid residues were essential for the anticoagulant action of the mushroom polysaccharide since the activity disappeared after reduction of its carboxyl groups. In ex vivo tests using rats orally fed with the polysaccharide, we observed an inhibitory effect on platelet aggregation as observed with aspirin, a well-known antiplatelet agent. The polysaccharides from these mushrooms may constitute a new source of compounds with action on coagulation, platelet aggregation and, perhaps, on thrombosis.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14967412

Fan, Y. M., Xu, M. Y., Wang, L. Y., Zhang, Y., Zhang, L., Yang, H., … Cui, P. (1989). The effect of edible black tree fungus (Auricuaria auricula) on experimental atherosclerosis in rabbits. Chinese medical journal, 102(2), 100–105.
The effects of edible black tree fungus (BFF) compared with aspirin on serum lipid level and experimental atherosclerosis and thrombosis in rabbits were studied. The results showed that total serum cholesterol and B-lipoprotein of the BTF group were significantly decreased (P less than 0.01) than the aspirin group and the group with neither BTF nor aspirin. There were less aortic atherosclerotic plaque and intramyocardial arterial lumen stenosis in the BTF group. The development of thrombus and platelet aggregation and thromboxane TXB2 level were inhibited both in the BTF and aspirin group (P less than 0.01). These findings indicate BTF may be used as a healthy food in preventing atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, but its mechanism requires further investigation.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2505974
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Others:

• http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/special/1999/asian/fungus.html
• http://www.livestrong.com/article/329389-benefits-of-black-fungus/
• http://www.shanghaiexpat.com/phpbbforum/black-fungus-mok-yee-t108912.html

 

[lianbeng]

lianbeng will start eating black tree fungus now! thank u! can it be eaten raw?

 

[coogans]

I heard ah bengs can eat anthing raw and survive.

 

[YaoSiuKia]

lianbeng will start eating black tree fungus now! thank u! can it be eaten raw?

RAW is WAR :p

 

[sense]

Ingredients:

* 40gm Dried thick black fungus (remember to get the thick variety)
* 2 slices of ginger
* 10 red dates (pitted)
* 1.2 liters water.

Method:
1. Soak the thick black fungus for 2 hours.
2. Drain the water and transfer the soften black fungus to a slow cooker.
3. Add the ginger and red dates into the slow cooker .
4. Add 1.2 liters of hot water into the slow cooker.
5. Set the slow cooker to High and boil for 8 hours.
6. Discard the ingredients and retain only the liquid. You should get about 2 cups.

Do this everyday for 2 weeks.

It is recommended that you prepare the drink in the evening; ready to serve just before breakfast the next morning.　

 

[HARDAttack]

Great recommendation. Black fungus and white fungus are both good for health. Black fungus are crunchy and can be fried.

 

[lianbeng]

Great recommendation. Black fungus and white fungus are both good for health. Black fungus are crunchy and can be fried.

lianbeng agrees! black fungus or white fungus good for health is good fungus! eat them all together lah!

 

[halsey02]

lianbeng agrees! black fungus or white fungus good for health is good fungus! eat them all together lah!

My toes used to get fungus, courtesy of SAF..you want those? SAF fungus??

 

[jw5]

My toes used to get fungus, courtesy of SAF..you want those? SAF fungus??

Aha! You never pour saf powder into your socks before wearing your boots.

 

[lianbeng]

My toes used to get fungus, courtesy of SAF..you want those? SAF fungus??

lianbeng says thank u pls keep to urself! my toes are laughing liao LOL!

 

[halsey02]

Aha! You never pour saf powder into your socks before wearing your boots.

Plenty...SAF Foot powder best in the world...kill any fungus, can use to take dry bath... ha ha ha ha

 

[lianbeng]

Plenty...SAF Foot powder best in the world...kill any fungus, can use to take dry bath... ha ha ha ha

lianbeng agrees: go field-camp must bring along ok? no time for shower just powder inside ur underwear n armpits!

 

[shelltox]

Please do note that if you take this soup, do not take blood thinning medicine at the same time.