The efficacy and function of Chinese medicinal material Poria cocos

Poria cocos is not the Poria cocos cake we often eat. Poria cocos is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine that is loved by people in life. Poria cocos can be made into cakes, porridge or soup in life. The nutritional value of Poria cocos is very extensive, and it can prevent and relieve various diseases of the body. So what are the effects and functions of the Chinese medicinal material Poria cocos!

The efficacy and function of Poria cocos

Poria cocos, a traditional Chinese medicine name. It is the dried sclerotium of the Polyporaceae fungus Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf. Most of them are dug up from July to September. After digging, the mud and sand are removed, and they are piled up to "sweat". Then they are spread out to dry until the surface is dry. Then they "sweat" again. This process is repeated several times until wrinkles appear and most of the internal moisture is lost. Then they are dried in the shade and are called "Poria cocos pieces". Or fresh Poria cocos is cut into different parts and dried in the shade, which are called "Poria cocos blocks" and "Poria cocos slices" respectively.

Diuretic effect

Poria is used to treat symptoms such as difficulty urinating and edema. Poria cocos has the function of promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness, and its medicinal properties are mild. It can promote diuresis without damaging the body's vital energy, making it an important medicine for promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness.

It can be used for any symptoms of difficult urination and stagnant water, regardless of whether they are caused by cold and dampness, dampness and heat, or spleen deficiency and dampness. If the condition is more cold and damp, it can be used with cinnamon twig, white atractylodes, etc.; if the condition is more damp and hot, it can be used with Poria cocos, Alisma orientalis, etc.; if the condition is spleen deficiency, it can be used with Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus, white atractylodes, etc.; if the condition is deficiency-cold, it can also be used with aconite, white atractylodes, etc.

Poria is used for urinary incontinence, edema, etc.

Antibacterial effect

The 100% decoction of Poria cocos has an inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Proteus, etc. using the flat plate punch method.

Effects on the digestive system

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. It also has a significant protective effect on CCl4-induced liver damage in rats, significantly reducing the activity of alanine aminotransferase and preventing liver cell necrosis.

Lowers blood sugar

Poria cocos can lower blood sugar and has a certain therapeutic effect on people with high blood sugar.

Poria cocos can lower blood sugar. For people with high blood sugar, Poria cocos has a certain therapeutic effect.

Effects on the heart

According to traditional Chinese medicine, Poria cocos can be used to treat palpitations, insomnia and other symptoms. Poria can nourish the heart and soothe the mind, so it can be used for symptoms such as restlessness, palpitations, and insomnia. It is often used in combination with ginseng, polygala, and spinach seed.

Experiments also show that tinctures and infusions can inhibit the isolated heart of toads, while ether or ethanol extracts can strengthen heart contraction. It has no antiemetic effect on vomiting caused by digitalis in pigeons.

The above article introduces the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Poria cocos. In fact, it is very widely used and many people like to use it. Poria cocos can be used to make soup. It has a good auxiliary effect on edema, urinary problems and colds. It can also prevent dizziness, headaches, and physical fatigue caused by getting angry.