What is the medicinal value of Fuling

Many Chinese medicines can not only regulate and nourish the body and improve weak physical constitution, but can also be used to treat some diseases, and the results achieved are very ideal. Another feature of Chinese medicine is that it has low toxicity and high safety. However, the time required to take the medicine is still relatively common. However, before taking the medicine, you must understand its specific effects clearly. So what is the medicinal value of Fuling?

Poria cocos, commonly known as Yunling, Songling, and Fuling, is a fungus that parasitizes on the roots of pine trees. It is shaped like a sweet potato, with a dark-brown skin and white or pink inside. Its protozoa are the dried sclerotia of the Polyporaceae fungus Poria cocos, which mostly parasitizes on the roots of Masson pine or red pine. It is produced in Yunnan, Anhui, Hubei, Henan, Sichuan and other places.

The ancients called Poria cocos "the magical medicine of four seasons" because it has a wide range of effects that are not limited to any season. When combined with various medicines, it can exert its unique effects on all diseases, regardless of cold, heat, wind, or dampness. Poria cocos tastes sweet, light and neutral in nature. It has the functions of promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness, benefiting the spleen and stomach, and calming the mind and tranquilizing the nerves when used as medicine. Modern medical research: Poria cocos can enhance the body's immune function, and Poria cocos polysaccharides have obvious anti-tumor and liver protection effects.

Nutritional value of Poria cocos

Poria contains substances such as pachymannan, pachymic acid, fatty acids, lecithin, adenine, protease and triterpenes, as well as minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, sulfur and silicon dioxide.

Edible effects of Poria cocos

1. Diuresis and swelling

Poria has many functions such as diuresis, swelling reduction, essence consolidation, tranquilizing the mind, and strengthening the spleen and stomach.

2. Improve human immunity

Poria cocos can also enhance the body's immune function and has anti-cancer effects.

3. Lowers blood pressure

Poria cocos can reduce the contraction amplitude of smooth muscle and lower its tension. Poria cocos can affect the body's metabolism, regulate the balance of electrolytes, lower blood sugar, and inhibit the permeability of capillaries.

Taboos on eating Poria cocos

1. Patients with Yin deficiency without damp-heat, cold and slippery sperm, or Qi deficiency and sinking should take with caution.

2. Avoid drinking tea when taking Poria cocos.

Through the above introduction, everyone is very clear about the medicinal value of Poria cocos. Whether it is to enhance the body's immunity, to fight tumors or to reduce swelling, you need to use the medicine correctly under the guidance of a doctor according to your specific condition and physical condition, take the medicine on time and in the right amount, and you cannot increase or decrease the dosage at will.