Pine sponge is a fungus in the mushroom family and has a rich history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. This product decreases puffiness in the face, eyelid, narrow pouch and under-eye and reduces dark circles. It should be applied to sensitive and atopic skin. It has been used for loss of memory (amnesia), anxiety, restlessness, fatigue, tension, nervousness, dizziness, urination problems, fluid retention, sleep problems (insomnia), an enlarged spleen, stomach problems, diarrhoea, tumours, and to control coughing.