What are the effects and functions of Poria cocos

Poria cocos can not only be used as medicine, but also as food. In fact, whether it is used as medicine or food, Poria cocos has many benefits to human health. Although many people may have heard of Poria cocos, they have never really eaten it. In daily life, they may not be particularly familiar with the effects and functions of Poria cocos. The following will introduce the effects and functions of Poria cocos to you in detail.

The efficacy and function of Poria cocos

1. Diuretic

The pachyrin rich in Poria cocos has a diuretic effect, which can promote the excretion of electrolytes such as sodium, chloride, and potassium, thereby inhibiting the repeated absorption of renal tubules, helping to eliminate edema, and contributing to kidney health.

2. Improve immunity

Poria contains a large amount of polysaccharides that are easily absorbed by the human body. It can enhance the body's immunity, prevent diseases and delay aging. It is very suitable for people with long-term illnesses and weak bodies. In addition, people who rarely get sun exposure on weekdays can also make up for the low immune function caused by insufficient sunlight by eating Poria cocos.

3. Protect the digestive system

Some scholars have conducted experiments and found that Poria cocos extract has a significant protective effect on CCl4-induced liver damage in rats, can significantly reduce the activity of alanine aminotransferase, and prevent liver cell necrosis. In addition, studies have found that Poria cocos has a direct relaxing effect on the isolated intestinal tract of rabbits, has a preventive effect on ulcers formed by pyloric ligation in rats, and can reduce gastric acid.

4. Antibacterial effect

Poria cocos extract contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredients, which have inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Proteus.

5. Improve intelligence and strengthen the brain

The cholecalciferol contained in Poria cocos can enhance and improve the brain's memory function and has a pharmacological effect of improving intelligence.

The efficacy and function of Fuling Gancao Decoction

1. Poria and Licorice Decoction, which promotes diuresis and eliminates dampness, strengthens the spleen and resolves phlegm, calms the mind and soothes the nerves, eliminates toxins and fights cancer. The medicine has a mild nature and can eliminate dampness without damaging the body's vital energy. Taking it in moderation can be a good tonic during the humid seasons of spring and summer.

2. It can cure symptoms such as difficulty in urination, edema, phlegm and cough, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, spermatorrhea, stranguria, palpitations, and forgetfulness.

3. The Pachycolic acid it contains has the effects of enhancing immunity, anti-tumor, sedation, and lowering blood sugar.

4. It can relax the smooth muscles of the digestive tract, inhibit gastric acid secretion, prevent liver cell necrosis, and has antibacterial effects.

What is Poria cocos and licorice soup?

1. Poria cocos and licorice soup is a common health soup in people's daily life, especially in the hot summer. This soup can clear away heat and detoxify, relieve a day's fatigue, and make the body and mind more comfortable.

2. Poria cocos and licorice soup, a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the white part after cutting off the red Poria cocos from the medicinal material Poria cocos block, usually a Chinese herbal medicine. The ancients called Poria cocos "the magical medicine of four seasons" because it has a wide range of effects that are not limited to any season. When combined with various medicines, it can exert its unique effects on all diseases, regardless of cold, heat, wind, or dampness.

3. Poria cocos and licorice soup is sweet, light and neutral in nature. It has the functions of promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness, benefiting the spleen and stomach, and calming the mind and tranquilizing the nerves. Modern medical research: Poria cocos and licorice soup can enhance the body's immune function, and the polysaccharides in Poria cocos and licorice soup have obvious anti-tumor and liver protection effects. However, those with cold deficiency, loose sperm or qi deficiency should not take it.