Poria cocos can't be soaked in water directly, because Poria cocos is hard and massive, and it is not easy to dissolve when soaked in water.
Moreover, it is difficult to achieve the desired curative effect by soaking in this way, so Poria cocos must be mashed first and then soaked in water to play its role.
Effect of Poria cocos soaked in water
Poria cocos is a commonly used Chinese medicine, which can strengthen the spleen and stomach, calm the heart and soothe the nerves, and promote diuresis. It is widely used in clinic.
It can effectively treat related diseases caused by dampness in the body, such as edema, drowsiness, amnesia, insomnia, palpitation, etc. And can drink poria cocos water for adjuvant treatment.
Harm of Poria cocos water
When the patient's blood sugar has risen, such as diabetic patients, it is best not to drink Poria cocos water, because starch in Poria cocos water will aggravate the blood sugar rise.
Moreover, patients with kidney deficiency should not drink more poria cocos water, which will lead to frequent urination of patients with kidney deficiency, thus affecting the quality of life.
Patients with dry mouth and drooping organs should try to drink Poria cocos water carefully.
Poria cocos soaking method
Poria cocos can be mashed and brewed directly with boiling water, without paying more attention. It can also be mixed with licorice, honey, yam and other soaked water in daily life, which is beneficial to people's health. Poria cocos is often soaked in water, which can relieve cough and eliminate phlegm, protect the heart, and has the functions of calming the nerves, resisting bacteria and diminishing inflammation. There are many benefits, but don't drink too much.