Introduction of Poria
Poria is a fungus in the genus Poria of the order Poria, also known as Yuling, Wanlinggui, Poria, belonging to the family of pseudo-stratococcaceae fungi Poria's dried mycorrhizal fungi, it is often parasitized on the roots of pine trees, the shape of the globular.
Poria is light brown on the surface and white inside, mainly produced in Anhui, Jiangxi, Jiangsu and other places, with the effect of seeping dampness and inducing diuresis, tranquilizing the heart and calming the mind.
The introduction of Poria cocos
The Poria cocos belongs to the lily family, the taste is relatively light, the medicinal properties of the more calm, the color of the maturity of the black-purple, suitable for growth in the mountain slopes, barren hills and forests in the semi-shaded areas, mainly produced in Guangdong, Hunan, Hubei, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Sichuan, Jiangxi and other places.
Difference between Poria and Poria cocos
1, the composition is different
Poria belongs to the fungus class, there is no odor, the shape of the ball, Poria cocos belongs to the plant, there are a large number of fibrous roots in the root, the shape of the egg size.
2, the efficacy of different
Poria's efficacy for the diuresis, swelling, spleen and dampness, tranquilize the mind and tranquilize the spirit, Poria cocos efficacy for the clearing of heat and detoxification, to remove dampness.
3, the application of different
Poria is used to treat edema, dizziness, palpitations, panic, insomnia, forgetfulness, vomiting, tiredness, fatigue, poor appetite, stools, etc., Poria cocos is used for the treatment of foot fungus, scrofula, syphilis, joints flexion and extension of the joints are unfavorable, urine dribbling and astringent pain and other symptoms.