Jinxiu Wood Ear

Jinxiu Wood Ear

　　Wood ear belongs to the kingdom Fungi, phylum Basidiomycota, class Agaricomycetes, and family Auriculariaceae. It is an important edible fungus in China. The fruiting body of wood ear is thin, elastic, rich in gelatin, semi-transparent, concave in the middle, often ear-shaped, cup-shaped, or leaf-like, smooth or with vein-like wrinkles, reddish-brown, and contracts upon drying. It grows on decaying wood of broad-leaved trees such as oak, elm, and poplar in forests or gardens.

The wood ear produced in Jinxiu County is dark brown in color, with a smooth, tender, crisp texture, unique flavor, and good taste. It is rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, and various vitamins, offering high nutritional value. Wood ear is not only a delicious dish but also has multiple medicinal benefits. Due to its ability to moisten the lungs and cleanse the gastrointestinal tract, it serves as an important health food for textile workers and miners.

It has certain therapeutic effects on hemorrhoidal bleeding, uterine bleeding, lumbar - leg pain, cramps and numbness, as well as accidental ingestion of poisonous mushrooms. Modern medical research has also found that black wood ear can reduce blood clotting and alleviate coronary atherosclerosis. The polysaccharides contained in black wood ear are acidic heteroglucans, which have anti - cancer effects and can be used to treat diseases such as hypertension and fundus hemorrhage. It has been reported that the back fuzz of hairy wood ear is rich in anti - cancer active substances. Therefore, the demand for wood ear in domestic and international markets is increasing day by day, and its price is promising. With the development of the food industry and the improvement of people's living standards, new products processed from wood ear have been launched one after another. For example, the preserved fruit made from hairy wood ear has been exported to Japan, the United States, and other places, and is very popular among consumers.