Defination of Poria cocos Chinese HerbPoria cocos Chinese Herb is the dried sclerotia of Pseudomonas family fungus Poria, often parasitic on pine roots, shaped like sweet potato, spherical, light brown or dark brown outer skin, pink or white interior.

Poria cocos has the effects of moistening and diuresis, benefiting the spleen and stomach, calming the heart and calming the mind. The treatment of urination is unfavorable, edema and fullness, phlegm, cough, vomiting, diarrhea, spermatorrhea, drenching, palpitation and forgetfulness.