Thanks Dominic! Based on the description you found, it is actually a
fungi, (http://www.webvitamins.com/Nutrient.aspx?id=4154) though the
sample that I had definitely looked like leaf. I'll have to look into
it some more.

Linda

>
> Hey Linda, It is actually called "Sang-Hwang" tea. It is a medicinal
> Chinese herbal tea. I found this info and it summed it up pretty well
> and gives enough info for further research:
>
> "Phellinus Linteus Tea
> Phellinus Linteus, a medicinal fungus known as "Sang-Hwang" are
> extremely rare to find in the nature. It has been proven to have
> anti-carcinogenic effects by fully restoring the human immune system.
> Clinical tests show that Sang-hwang extracts are highly effective in
> treatment and preventive treatment of liver cancer, stomach cancer,
> lung cancer, and other cancers,
> Our product is made of natural Phellinus Linteus growing in North Korea
> .It is extracted and concentrated using sophisticated equipment and
> advanced technology."
>
> I'm not up on all the Chinese medicinal herbs and such, and have no
> real knowledge of the claims or benefits of Sang-Hwang... Just thought
> I'd point you in the right direction.
>
> Dominic