Poria herb benefits, edible methods and suitable people

Poria is known as the "magic medicine of the four seasons", because it has a wide range of effects and can be used in all seasons. No matter what kind of evil qi invades, Poria can exert its effect, and it is also a healthy and delicious medicinal material suitable for dishes.

What is poria cocos herb?

Poria is actually the sclerotia of a fungus that often parasitizes on the roots of pine trees. It is spherical or irregular in shape, with a light brown or black exterior, and a pink (Red Poria) to white (White Poria) interior. It is mainly produced in Yunnan, Hubei, Sichuan and other places, especially the Poria Chinese medicine produced in Yunnan is of better quality, so it is specially called "Yun Poria".

Poria herb efficacy and role

1. Relieve diarrhea due to spleen deficiency. 

Poria cocos can not only invigorate the spleen, but also infiltrate dampness. For diarrhea and leucorrhea caused by spleen deficiency, the application of Poria has the effect of both specimens, and it is often combined with Codonopsis, Atractylodes, Chinese yam, etc. It can be used as an adjuvant for tonifying the lung and spleen and treating qi deficiency.

2. Relieve phlegm and cough. 

Phlegm-damp enters the collaterals, sore shoulders and back Poria can not only diuretic dampness, but also has the effect of invigorating the spleen. Can be used together with Pinellia and dried tangerine peel, and can also be used with Guizhi and Atractylodes. To treat phlegm-dampness entering the collaterals, sore shoulders and back pain, it can be used together with Pinellia and Citrus aurantium.

3. Relieve heart palpitations and insomnia. 

Poria can nourish the heart and soothe the nerves, so it can be used for restlessness, palpitations, insomnia, etc.

4. Anti-cancer

It is commonly used in the clinical treatment of esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, liver cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, tongue cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer, ulcerative melanoma and other cancers.

5. Relieve dysuria and edema embolism

The function of Poria is to divert water and dampness, and the medicinal properties are gentle, which can dilute water without harming righteousness. All the symptoms of dysuria and stagnation of water and dampness, whether it is cold-dampness, damp-heat, or spleen deficiency and dampness accumulation, can be used together. For those with cold-dampness, it can be combined with Guizhi and Atractylodes; for those with dampness and heat, it can be combined with Polyporus, Alisma, etc.; It can also be used with aconite and Atractylodes.

Taboo of fu ling chinese herbs

You must pay attention to the consumption of tuckahoe, not to overdose. If you eat it in excess, it will lead to adverse consequences. Poria has a diuretic effect. Once taken in excess, it will lead to an increase in the frequency of urination, which will damage the fundamentals of the body and cause great damage to vitality. At the same time, patients with kidney deficiency will aggravate the symptoms of the disease and even have slippery essence after eating it, so they should pay attention to the dosage and the use of special groups.

If you have diabetes, it is not suitable to take Poria, because diabetics need to control the intake of starch every day, and the daily intake of starch cannot exceed five taels of staple food, and the starch content of Poria is very high. Natural diabetics are the most Well don't eat it.

When taking Poria, you should avoid rice vinegar, strong tea and other substances, and pay attention to the dosage, otherwise it will not only affect the efficacy of the drug, but also cause poisoning and allergic symptoms, such as abdominal pain, skin redness, bronchial asthma attacks, etc., which will seriously endanger health.

People suitable for fu ling in chinese medicine

1. Poria is suitable for patients with dysuria and edema

Poria cocos has a mild medicinal property, and has a very good therapeutic effect on the symptoms of dysuria and stagnation of water and dampness. If you are partial to cold and dampness, you can use Poria cocos with Guizhi, Atractylodes, etc.; Atractylodes atractylodes, etc. are eaten in combination; if it is deficient cold, Poria powder can be eaten in combination with aconite, Atractylodes, etc., and the curative effect is significant.

2. Poria is suitable for patients with spleen deficiency and diarrhea

Taking Poria can not only invigorate the spleen but also infiltrate dampness. Taking Poria has the effect of taking both specimens into consideration due to spleen deficiency and abnormal transportation and transformation. It can be eaten with Codonopsis, Atractylodes, Chinese yam, etc., and has excellent health care effects.

3. Poria is suitable for patients with phlegm and cough

Poria can not only diuretic water and dampness, but also strengthen the spleen. Taking Poria has a therapeutic effect on the symptoms of spleen deficiency, inability to transport water and dampness, stop aggregation and produce phlegm. edible. People with phlegm and cough can get great results from Poria powder without side effects.

How to eat poria cocos chinese herb?

1. Pharmacy: Under the guidance of a Chinese medicine doctor, it can be combined with other traditional Chinese medicines to make Poria decoction or make into powder or pills to take.

2. Food: Poria cocos has no toxic and side effects, and can be eaten as food. Commonly used eating methods include soup, porridge, tea, and wine. Poria can also be used to make Poria cakes, Poria paste, and Poria crisps.

How to choose poria herb?

1. Don't choose the appearance

It is generally believed that the more complete and larger the better, the better. However, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners point out that the size of the medicinal material is not directly related to the efficacy, and the difference lies in its appearance. Dry preservation and no pungent smell of smoked sulfur are the key points of purchase.

2. Crush and then boil the juice

Poria cocos is not easy for moisture to penetrate after drying. Therefore, it is recommended to crush the medicinal materials to increase the contact area with water. At present, some high-quality medicinal materials of Poria cocos are cut into cubes, which can release more complete active ingredients when the juice is boiled.

3. Buy from a qualified Chinese pharmacy

Poria cocos are currently imported from Taiwan. When purchasing, pay attention to the complete package, clearly indicating the origin, expiration date, and other information that needs to be revealed. It is best to attach a QR Code, which can be scanned and read with a mobile phone. Inspection-related data and information.