Congee & Porridge

Snow Fungus, Fo-Ti and Peanut Congee

Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys and support healthy gums

In short: Snow Fungus, Fo-Ti and Peanut Congee is a congee & porridge that Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys and support healthy gums. It is most often made for cleansing & regularity, children's wellness, liver wellness. Total time about 1 hr 15 min. Key ingredients: snow fungus, white rice.

Prep
15 min
Cook
1 hr
Total
1 hr 15 min
Makes
600–900 ml
Snow Fungus, Fo-Ti and Peanut Congee

Why people make this congee

Nourilo sees a lot of older folks whose gums slowly pull back, exposing the roots, leaving teeth loose and chewing weak — sometimes with a little bleeding. In traditional thinking this points to weak qi and blood, or a depleted kidney-yin reserve. This warm bowl of snow fungus, prepared fo-ti and peanut congee is a comforting, root-nourishing food that traditionally feeds the gums and bones over time.

What studies say about the key ingredients

Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.

  • Snow fungus · Randomized controlled trial · 2018
    The Tremella fuciformis groups showed greater improvements than placebo in subjective memory complaint scores, short-term memory and executive function tests. Adverse event frequency was similar across high-dose, low-dose and placebo groups.Limitation: Small sample with only 15 people in the placebo group and a short 8-week duration; the brain imaging findings were exploratory.PubMed 29319408

From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.

Safety first — read before you cook

This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
  • take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
  • have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.

Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes

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