Black Fungus from Hanzhong

Black Fungus from Hanzhong

　　【Black Fungus】Hanzhong boasts abundant resources of oak and birch trees suitable for growing black fungus, along with a warm and moist climate, ample rainfall, and long hours of sunlight—ideal growing conditions. Hanzhong’s black fungus is renowned for being dry, thick-fleshed, large in size, rich in gelatin, dark brown in color, and fine in woody fiber. It serves both as food and medicine, known to boost vitality, strengthen the body, improve blood circulation, stop bleeding, calm the nerves, relieve pain, and prolong life. It also shows particular effectiveness in treating intestinal wind, bloody dysentery, hemorrhoids, and postpartum weakness. Additionally, it aids in digesting fibers and removing dust, making it an excellent health food for workers in industries such as mining and textiles.