- Ingredient Origin:Vegetable Origin, Plant Origin
- Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic
- Physical Form:Solid, Powder
- Benefit Claims (Health):Anti-Cancer Properties, Antioxidant Properties
Black fungus, or Auricuralia auricular, is sometimes known as wood ear, cloud ear, Judas ear or tree ear. It is a mushroom that is dark brown to black and native to Asia and some Pacific islands with humid climates, according to the Mycological Society of San Francisco. It is edible and often used in Asian cooking. It is a beneficial herb in helping with health issues by treating the lungs, stomach and liver, according to the Institute of Chinese Medicine.