{"product_id":"wood-ear-black-fungus-auriculariae-fructificatio-hei-mu-er-organic-grade","title":"Wood Ear (Black Fungus) - Auriculariae Fructificatio - Hei Mu Er - Organic Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHei Mu Er (Black Fungus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eAuricularia auricula\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Black Fungus \/ Cloud Ear Mushroom \/ Wood Ear \/ 黑木耳 \/ 秋耳 \/ 雲耳\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Organic Grade – certified organic, sulfur-free, pesticide-free, and independently lab-tested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in Yunnan Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eHei Mu Er (Black Fungus) is a time-honored culinary ingredient widely used across East Asian kitchens and traditional herbal cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eKnown for its smooth, slightly crunchy texture, it readily absorbs flavors and brings depth to soups, stir-fries, and cold dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur Hei Mu Er is organically cultivated, carefully cleaned, and low-temperature dried to preserve its natural color, aroma, and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eEvery batch is independently tested, ensuring purity, cleanliness, and consistency you can trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCooking Applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSoak in room-temperature water for 1–2 hours until fully expanded and tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAdd to stir-fries, soups, noodle dishes, or cold salads for its signature silky-crisp texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCommonly combined with goji berries, red dates, or Chinese yam in traditional home-style soups and slow-simmered decoctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions, or soak and cook thoroughly before adding to dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eND Grade — independently tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrganically grown and sustainably harvested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried to preserve natural texture and character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTested for heavy metals, aflatoxins, and microbial safety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePackaged in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Hei Mu Er is traditionally described as neutral in nature and mild in flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt appears in classical food-therapy recipes and seasonal soups within East Asian culinary tradition, where it plays a grounding and harmonizing role in many household preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdditional lot-testing is conducted on all organic herbs for quality assurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":46963329433749,"sku":"4H18O-4oz","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":46963329466517,"sku":"4H18O","price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/5267\/5477\/files\/Black_Fungus_Wood.jpg?v=1771303298","url":"https:\/\/mindfreak-thevibe.myshopify.com\/en-ca\/products\/wood-ear-black-fungus-auriculariae-fructificatio-hei-mu-er-organic-grade","provider":"MindFreakArtistry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}