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Tremella, also known as white fungus, is a gelatinous fungus that grows on dead wood. It is named white fungus because of its color as white as silver. Because Tremella contains comprehensive nutrients and has certain medicinal value, it has always had the same prestigious reputation as ginseng and deer antlers, and is known as a mountain treasure and a pearl among fungi. Tremella has the functions of strengthening essence, tonifying the kidneys, moistening the lungs, promoting fluid production, relieving cough, clearing away heat, nourishing the stomach, replenishing qi, harmonizing the blood, strengthening the heart, strengthening the body, tonifying the brain, and refreshing the mind. As a nutritional tonic, it is suitable for all the elderly, weak, women and children, and those who are physically weak after illness. It also has a strengthening effect and is often used to treat chronic bronchitis and other diseases in the elderly. It is especially suitable for patients with hypertension and vascular sclerosis. Medical research in recent years has also proven that a variety of sugar substances isolated from Tremella fuciformis also have significant inhibitory effects on malignant tumors. Regular consumption of white fungus soup can also have the effect of rejuvenating and beautifying the skin.