Vegetables
Mushroom (wood ear)
木耳Nutritional Value
5 / 5
Organ Affinities
Tonifies
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Wood ear mushroom, known in AHM as Mu Er, works to build Blood and Yin, get Blood moving, cool the Blood, and bring moisture to the Lungs and intestines. It also carries significant anti-coagulant activity. In AHM, it holds a special place as a premier anti-aging food — valued for brightening the complexion, fading dark spots, and addressing Blood deficiency. From a modern standpoint, its blood-thinning qualities make it a useful ally for cardiovascular wellness.
Wood ear mushroom provides bioactive polysaccharides with documented anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant properties that reinforce its AHM role in moving Blood, clearing Heat, and supporting vascular health.
Contraindications
Avoid in bleeding conditions as an anticoagulant food. Caution before surgery.
Clinically authored and reviewed by Dr. Katrina Chojnicki-Hill, DAOM, AP, Dipl. OM. Cross-referenced against American Dragon Herbs and classical AHM sources. For educational purposes only — consult a qualified AHM practitioner for personalised advice.