The efficacy and contraindications of Fuling tea

Poria is the dried underground rhizome of the Liliaceae plant Smilax glabra. It contains ginsenosides such as astilbin, isoflavone glycoside, carotene, succinic acid, β-sitosterol, aspartate, flavonoids, resins, etc. It also contains nutrients such as volatile oil, sugar, starch, etc. It has a very high nutritional value and is suitable for consumption with many benefits. The specific effects are as follows!

Nutritional elements of Poria cocos

1. Poria contains astilbin. Injecting 1mgkg~4mgkg of astilbin into the tail vein of mice can significantly inhibit the frequency of acetic acid writhing reaction in experimental mice. Injection of 2.5mg/kg~10mg/kg of astilbin can increase the critical period of pain response caused by the hot plate in mice. This shows that the astilbin in Poria cocos has significant analgesic effect.

2. Astilbin isolated from Poria cocos can significantly increase the urine output of rats, and there is a dose-response relationship. It can increase urinary Na excretion 1 hour after administration, but has no significant effect on urinary K excretion.

3. The therapeutic property of Poria cocos is that it can selectively inhibit the inflammatory process after allergic T lymphocytes release lymphokines, that is, it can selectively inhibit immune cells without inhibiting cellular immune response. This property is of great significance for the clinical treatment of somatic cell immune system diseases.

The efficacy of Poria

1. Helps you sleep

Fuling has the effect of calming the mind, which can help people fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality. Traditionally, people like to boil Poria with ginseng, Polygonum multiflorum, jujube kernel, etc. into soup to soothe the soul and prevent insomnia, palpitations and other conditions.

2. Prolong life and improve intelligence

The "Shennong Bencaojing" has long called Fuling a "fine product", believing that "long-term use can calm the soul, soothe the mind and nerves, prevent hunger and prolong life." Because Poria has an excellent diuretic effect, it has a good auxiliary effect on lowering blood lipids and losing weight. Moreover, Fuling can be taken by everyone, and there are very few areas that require attention. Fuling can make the body full and strong. Regular consumption can have the effect of prolonging life and improving intelligence, and it is known as "immortal food".

3. Freckle removal and beauty

Fuling has always been regarded as a good product for beauty and skin care. It can remove spots and pigments, thereby achieving the effect of beautifying the skin. In the well-known "Dream of Red Mansions", the consumption and efficacy of Tu Fuling Cream are introduced in detail, which shows that the freckle-removing and beauty-enhancing effects of Tu Fuling are deeply loved by people. In addition to being taken orally, Fuling can also be used as a hydrating facial mask to help maintain skin beauty. You can mix Poria powder and honey into a sticky mixture, apply it on your face at night, and wash it off with cold water in the morning.

Side effects of Fuling

According to traditional Chinese medicine, some people may be allergic to the Chinese medicinal material Poria cocos. Taking medicines containing Poria cocos may cause skin itching and form papules. There was a report of a case in which a patient developed skin allergy after taking Chinese medicinal materials containing Poria cocos for skin disease. The patient developed itching all over the body and scattered erythematous papules of varying sizes. After removing Poria cocos from the original prescription, no allergic symptoms occurred. However, if Poria cocos was added back, allergic symptoms reappeared.

The above is a detailed introduction to the effects and taboos of Poria cocos tea. Generally speaking, Poria cocos is bitter, flat, and non-toxic. If taken in excess, it will cause frequent urination, which will damage the foundation of the human body and seriously damage one's vitality. In addition, patients with kidney deficiency will aggravate their symptoms after taking it, so they should pay attention to the dosage and special family consumption!