Chinese medicine believes that Poria cocos is sweet, light and flat. Entering the heart, spleen and kidney. Has the effects of promoting diuresis, eliminating dampness, invigorating spleen, invigorating qi, calming the heart and calming the nerves. Can be used for treating dysuria, water swelling, cough due to phlegm retention, spleen deficiency, anorexia, diarrhea, palpitation and insomnia's and Meniere's syndrome, etc. Modern pharmacological research shows that Poria cocos contains trace elements such as pachymic acid, acetyl pachymic acid, dehydroabietic acid, rosin acid, B-pachyman, pachyman, B-pachyman catabolic enzyme, lipase, protease, choline, protein, fat, lecithin, ergosterol, glucose, adenine, histidine, gum, chitin, potassium and sodium. And has the following pharmacological effects: 1. Immune effect. Poria cocos polysaccharide can significantly improve the immune function of the body and improve the efficacy of anticancer drugs. 2. Adjust the balance between water and electrolyte. Because Poria cocos has a slow and lasting diuretic effect, it can promote the discharge of sodium, potassium and chlorine. 3. Anti-cancer effect. 4. It has a calming effect. 5. Reduce blood sugar and other effects. Poria cocos is mainly produced in Hubei, Henan, Anhui, Zhejiang and other places, and its color is white, red and greasy, and its adhesion is strong. Here are some therapeutic prescriptions and small remedies for your reference. < 1> Chinese yam and poria cocos steamed stuffed bun, Chinese yam powder and poria cocos powder100g each, flour 200g, sugar 300g, edible alkali, lard and appropriate amount of fruit material. Put Chinese yam powder and Poria cocos powder into a bowl and add appropriate amount of water to make paste and steam for half an hour. Add lard and white candy to make stuffing for later use. Ferment flour, add proper amount of edible alkali, make steamed buns, and steam. Yam and Poria Bun has the effects of benefiting the spleen and stomach, invigorating qi and solidifying essence. Used for patients with spleen and stomach weakness, anorexia, enuresis, frequent urination, etc. What healthy people often eat can strengthen their physique, prevent diseases and prolong life. < 2> Bazhen cake Poria cocos, lotus seeds, Euryale ferox seeds, lentils, Coix seed, Chinese yam, lotus root starch and white sugar are ground into fine powder and made into cakes. This recipe can strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach, benefit qi and balance the middle warmer, and can be used for the elderly, weakness of viscera, weakness of spleen and stomach, anorexia, abdominal distension, sallow complexion and emaciation, abdominal distension and loose stools, etc. It is one of the commonly used tonics in the Qing Dynasty. Emperor Qianlong began to take it about 40 years ago, especially when he was in his 80 s. < 3> Suzaku Pill Poria 60g (peeled), Aquilaria Resinatum15g, * * * ground into fine powder, and refined honey is as big as adzuki bean. Take 10 pill each time, and ginseng soup will take it after meals. Treat restless mind, forgetfulness, unhappiness, fire, water, etc. Take it regularly, it can eliminate yin and nourish fire, and improve the mood. < 4> Treatment of frequent urination Poria cocos (peeled) and cornu Cervi Degelatinatum are equally divided, ground into fine powder, and the wine paste pill is as big as buttonwood. Take 30 pills each time on an empty stomach. < 5> Curing urination can't help grinding Poria cocos and Poria cocos into equal parts, rubbing with water, controlling drying, boiling with wine to make juice paste and pills, which are big and chewed with salt and wine on an empty stomach. It can treat the symptoms of heart and kidney qi deficiency, unconsciousness, dripping urine and turbid nocturnal emission.