What are the effects of Poria cocos

Poria cocos has many functions, such as treating symptoms such as difficulty urinating and edema, spleen deficiency, diarrhea, leukorrhea, phlegm and cough, palpitations, insomnia, anti-cancer and so on. Among them, symptoms such as difficulty urinating and edema refer to the diuretic and moisture-eliminating properties of Poria cocos. Poria cocos has a very mild medicinal property, is non-irritating, and will not hurt people. It is an important medicine for diuresis and moisture-eliminating. Generally, Poria cocos can be used to treat diseases when symptoms such as difficulty urinating and edema are involved, and Poria cocos can also be combined with other medicines according to the patient's own constitution.

Poria cocos comes from "Shennong's Herbal Classic". "Bielu" says that Poria cocos and Poria spirit grow under big pines in the valleys of Mount Tai. Harvest in February and August and dry in the shade.

Poria cocos is a medicine for prolonging life. "Taking it for a long time can calm the soul and nourish the mind, and prolong life without hunger." Taking Poria cocos was very common during the Wei, Jin, Tang and Song dynasties. In the Qing Dynasty, Poria cocos was regarded as an important medicine for health preservation and longevity, especially by Empress Dowager Cixi, who not only ate it herself, but also made Poria cocos into Poria cocos cakes and rewarded them to her ministers. Some people studied Empress Dowager Cixi's longevity tonic prescriptions and found that the most commonly used herb was Poria cocos, which was found in 78% of the prescriptions.

Poria contains effective ingredients such as protein, lecithin, choline, Poria polysaccharide, etc., which can enhance the physiological activity of body tissues, promote the function of the human immune system, induce and promote the induction of interferon and leukocyte regulatory factors, indirectly have anti-viral and anti-tumor effects, reduce the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, protect the liver and reduce enzymes, delay aging, and beautify the skin. The lecithin and choline contained in Poria cocos can enhance and improve brain function. The Poria cocos extract it contains has a good diuretic effect, which helps to lower blood sugar and lose weight.

Regarding symptoms such as spleen deficiency, diarrhea and leukorrhea, since Poria cocos is a medicine that can strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness, it is just right for treating this disease. It can usually be combined with medicines such as white atractylodes, yam and Codonopsis pilosula, and the effect is very good. It can nourish the lungs and spleen and treat qi deficiency. There are many situations like this, and patients can choose the drug combination according to their own situation.