It has therapeutic effect on spleen deficiency, which can not transport water and dampness, stop aggregation and produce phlegm. Pinellia ternata and Chenpi can be used together, or together with Guizhi and Atractylodis Rhizoma. For phlegm-dampness entering collaterals, sore shoulder and backache, it can be combined with Banxia and Fructus Aurantii. There is an old saying in China that "Chinese medicine is not as good as tonic." Poria cocos is flat, which is beneficial to water infiltration, spleen strengthening and dehumidification. Its main component is pachyman, which is difficult to be absorbed through the skin and enter the blood circulation, but it still has a certain effect. The curative effect mainly comes from the rich blood vessels in the foot, which has the functions of promoting blood circulation, metabolism, dredging meridians and activating collaterals.
Blood circulation Soaking feet 15 minutes or more every day can promote blood circulation, and smooth blood is beneficial to the health of the heart, especially for people who often have cold hands and feet. Diuresis and detumescence can help treat some diseases. Poria cocos is beneficial to diuresis and detumescence, and can better promote blood circulation.
Enhancing immunity can stimulate plantar acupoints and dredge corresponding meridians, thus affecting the whole human body. Poria cocos contains active ingredients such as pachyman, pachymic acid and polysaccharide. Has diuretic, sedative and antibacterial effects, and can enhance immunity.