What are the effects and dosage of Poria cocos?

Poria cocos has always been a medicinal material commonly used by people today. There are also many Poria cocos derivatives that are very popular medicinal materials among people nowadays. However, this is also due to the fact that Poria cocos itself has a wide range of effects. Except for a small number of people, it is suitable for most people. First of all, we need to understand that Poria cocos is a fungus plant, a medicinal plant, and is now also widely used in dietary therapy. Poria cocos has many functions, such as diuresis. Patients with difficulty urinating can be treated with Poria cocos.

Anti-tumor effect

Poria polysaccharide showed strong anti-tumor effects in animal experiments. Poria cocos has the function of resisting thymus atrophy, spleen enlargement and inhibiting tumor growth.

Effects on immune function

(1) Increase the cytotoxic effect of macrophages.

(2) Hydroxymethyl Poria cocos polysaccharide can significantly increase the number of antibody-secreting cells and specific antigen-binding cells in the spleen of mice.

(3) Increase the number of acid non-specific esterase-positive lymphocytes.

(4) Enhance the cytotoxicity of T lymphocytes.

It also has antibacterial effects and can inhibit many pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus, Escherichia coli, etc. It also affects the digestive system and can reduce stomach acid and blood sugar, which is very helpful for patients with hyperglycemia. But remember that everything should be taken in moderation, including Poria cocos. Do not take it in excess.