What are the medicinal properties of Poria cocos?

I believe many of us have heard of Poria cocos, which is a precious Chinese medicinal material. Many people only know a little bit about Poria cocos, and are not very clear about its medicinal effects, types, origins, etc. However, these are not so important for those of us who are not studying Chinese medicine. What we should understand most is the efficacy of this medicine, which is what concerns us. So what are the medicinal properties of Poria cocos?

Poria cocos, commonly known as Yunling, Songling, and Fuling, is a fungus that parasitizes on the roots of pine trees. It is shaped like a sweet potato, with a dark-brown skin and white or pink inside. Its protozoa are the dried sclerotia of the Polyporaceae fungus Poria cocos, which mostly parasitizes on the roots of Masson pine or red pine. It is produced in Yunnan, Anhui, Hubei, Henan, Sichuan and other places. The ancients called Poria cocos "the magical medicine of four seasons" because it has a wide range of effects that are not limited to any season. When combined with various medicines, it can exert its unique effects on all diseases, regardless of cold, heat, wind, or dampness. Poria cocos tastes sweet, light and neutral in nature. It has the functions of promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness, benefiting the spleen and stomach, and calming the mind and tranquilizing the nerves when used as medicine. Modern medical research: Poria cocos can enhance the body's immune function, and Poria cocos polysaccharides have obvious anti-tumor and liver protection effects. However, those with cold deficiency, loose sperm or qi deficiency should not take it.

Studies have shown that people who do not regularly receive sunlight for a long time often suffer from depression, fatigue, dizziness, headache, insomnia, loss of appetite and other symptoms. Scientists have found that these people can enhance their immune function by taking the traditional Chinese medicine Poria cocos regularly. Poria cocos contains a substance called plant polysaccharide, which has the effect of enhancing the body's immune function. For those who rarely get sunlight, eating Poria cocos can make up for the low immune function caused by insufficient sunlight.

Adults can take 6 to 12 grams of Poria cocos per day, decocted in water and taken as tea, once every two days or 10 times a month. The dosage can be reduced for the weak, the elderly or the young.

Okay, the editor has introduced the medicinal effects of Poria cocos. The most direct thing for us is to understand the medicinal properties of the medicine. We often suffer from some diseases in our lives, and we can deal with some common diseases directly. Knowing these can help us deal with some sudden illnesses. Everyone must remember what the editor introduced, and also learn some other knowledge in daily life.