1, efficacy and effects

(1) diuretic

Poria cocos is calm, diuretic and seepage of dampness without harming the positive qi, can effectively relieve urinary incontinence, edema, the body of the symptoms of dampness and cold, etc.

(2) nourish the mind

Poria cocos can effectively nourish the mind.

(2) Nurture the mind

Poria can effectively nourish the mind, clinical Chinese medicine often use Poria to help patients to regulate the disturbed mind, palpitations, insomnia, depression, dreams and other symptoms.

(3) Regulate phlegm and dampness

Poria can effectively detoxify the body's dampness, for patients with spleen deficiency, phlegm and dampness have a good therapeutic effect.

(4) Anti-tumor

Poria cocos polysaccharide has a certain inhibitory effect on tumors, which can effectively control the symptoms of tumor patients and fight against tumors. In the treatment of tumors, Poria can be used as an adjunctive therapy.

(5) Promote hematopoiesis

Poria is rich in Poria polysaccharides, various vitamins and trace elements represented by selenium, when these components in Poria are absorbed by the human body, it can effectively enhance the immune function of the human body cells and body fluids, and then improve the bone marrow hematopoietic ability. Studies have shown that Poria can effectively increase the number of white blood cells in patients with leukopenia, and also help stabilize the level of red blood cells in the body.

(6) Promote digestion, detoxification and intestinal

Poria is rich in dietary fiber, which can help gastrointestinal peristalsis, promote digestion, accelerate the body's metabolic wastes and toxins, detoxification and intestinal. And Poria contains some medicinal ingredients can effectively treat some gastrointestinal diseases caused by inflammation, the stomach and intestines have a good health role.

(7) In addition to these benefits mentioned above, Poria has a very good effect in relieving cough and treating shoulder and back pain. Poria is calm and non-toxic in nature, suitable for most people, and eating a little bit of it properly in daily life is good for the body in many ways.

2, Poria contraindications

(1) diabetics eat less

Poria in the starch content is relatively high, diabetic people taking Poria may cause an increase in blood glucose, not conducive to maintaining blood sugar stability.

(2) Avoid eating with some foods

Poria will react with some ingredients in food such as rice vinegar, strong tea, etc. When eating Poria, you should avoid eating with these foods.

(3) control the amount of consumption

While Poria is very good for the body, but Poria is also a medicine, we must control the amount of consumption, not long-term large intake.