银耳不仅是比较珍贵的药用菌，而且是一种食用菌，银耳的功效是补肾、润肺、生津、止咳。 银耳有助于胃肠蠕动，有助减肥作用，有去除脸部雀斑的功效，并且对肺燥久咳很有帮助。
Snow fungus has been clinically used to help clear heat and dryness, replenish fluids in the body (Yin deficiency), to treat chest congestion, asthma, constipation, balance blood sugar levels and cholesterol (reduces LDL), and lower inflammation.
