Is Poria Cocos edible?

Poria cocos is a very important medicinal ingredient and of course it is edible. Poria cocos has a sweet and mild taste and is a very mild medicinal herb. It is suitable for most people and can be used at any time and in any season. More importantly, it can be used in combination with many other medicinal herbs without damaging the original medicinal effects of Poria cocos. However, people with deficiency-cold and spermatorrhea, yin deficiency without damp-heat, and qi deficiency should take Poria cocos with caution. It is not good for such people to eat Poria cocos, so you must understand it before taking it.

In traditional Chinese medicine, Poria cocos is sweet, mild and flat, and can be considered a relatively mild herb. It can promote diuresis, eliminate dampness, strengthen the spleen and calm the mind. It is suitable for most people and can be taken by men, women, young and old all year round. Poria cocos cream, which is Poria cocos powder, is the most nourishing and is best paired with milk. However, Poria cocos still has a slight bias, that is, it has a downward-moving nature. People with yin deficiency without damp-heat, deficiency-cold spermatorrhea, and qi deficiency and sinking should take it with caution.

So although Poria milk is good, some people don’t feel good after drinking it and will feel uncomfortable. People with qi deficiency and fatigue will feel even more tired and have poor appetite.

Therefore, we must understand that there is no good or bad, only suitable or unsuitable. No matter how good something is, if it does not suit you, it is bad. For example, ginseng and deer antlers are good things and very precious, but for those with yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity, they are poison.

In short, if you don't feel good after eating, don't eat it. Health is the most important thing, don't be reluctant to eat it.

Another very important point is that although Poria cocos is suitable for most people and can be eaten frequently, the dosage and time still need to be controlled. Taking Poria cocos for too long a time is not a good thing, or eating a lot at one time is not good either. Everything has to be done in moderation, and the same applies to eating Poria cocos. You must pay attention to the dosage.