The difference between white and red Gorgon fruit

Poria is a precious Chinese medicinal material, which has the functions of nourishing and strengthening, nourishing blood, strengthening the spleen and stomach, quenching thirst, strengthening the kidneys and nourishing essence. People who have poor digestion and absorption can take Fuling to regulate their gastrointestinal tract, and then eat more health-preserving foods or indigestible tonics, which will help them to absorb the food and be more comfortable with the body. Fuling can also be classified into red Fuling and white Fuling. So what are the differences between these two types of Fuling? The following will explain it to you in detail.

1. The difference between red and white Fuling

1. According to the appearance

Everyone subconsciously divides Fuling into white Fuling and red Fuling. In fact, the only difference between the two is whether they are "dressed up" or not. The Fuling with a layer of skin becomes red Fuling after drying in the sun, while the peeled Fuling is white Fuling. White Fuling is mostly fresh, while red Fuling can generally be stored for a longer time.

2. Storage method

White Poria cannot be stored for a long time at room temperature, and generally needs to be refrigerated in the refrigerator; while dried Red Poria needs to be stored in a cool, dry and ventilated area. If it needs to be stored for a long time, garlic cloves should be placed in the Red Poria to prevent insects.

3. Taste

White Gorgon fruit is pink and tender, with a soft and glutinous texture; red Poria is generally stored for a long time, so it tastes a bit tough, needs to be cooked for a long time, and tastes tougher.

4. Function

Generally speaking, Bai Fuling has a higher practical value when taken as food, and is often used for making porridge or red bean soup; while Hong Fuling has higher effects and efficacy, and is generally used as a precious Chinese medicinal material in nourishing soups.

2. The efficacy of white euryale

Fuling Poria cocos has a sweet and mild effect, is non-toxic, and can nourish the blood. It has been used by people from generation to generation as a panacea for maintaining youth and preventing depression. Poria is a nourishing and expansive food. It can be used to treat dry and chronic diarrhea, frequent urination, nocturnal emission and spermatorrhea, frailty, enuresis, frequent urination in the elderly, and lower back pain in women. Taking fresh Bai Fuling has a special effect on the treatment of tonsillitis.

3. The efficacy of red gorgon fruit

1. The various proteins, vitamins, minerals and other trace elements contained in red Poria are the nutrients needed by the human body. In addition, Poria contains a variety of starches, which can provide the body with the energy needed for daily consumption.

2. Red Poria can improve the digestive function of the sigmoid colon, increase the basal metabolic rate of urinary maltitol, and increase the concentration of red blood cell carotene, greatly reducing the incidence of lung cancer and gastric cancer, thereby isolating the chance of cancer.

3. Red Poria has the effects of strengthening the kidney and astringing semen, strengthening the spleen and stomach, treating diarrhea, clearing away heat, removing dampness and strengthening the middle. It has a good therapeutic effect on symptoms such as pain in the waist and knees, frequent spermatorrhea, turbid white and thin urine, children's inability to hold back urination, diarrhea, and the elderly's frequent and urgent urination at night.