What are the effects and functions of Fuling

Most of us have heard of Poria cocos in our daily lives. This medicinal material is also one of the most popular ones. We eat some Poria cocos or Poria cocos-derived foods in our daily lives, but many people don’t know what the specific effects of Poria cocos are, so sometimes they can’t use the effects and functions of Poria cocos well. The most common effect of Poria cocos at present is to improve edema and treat spleen deficiency and other symptoms. Let’s talk about its specific effects below.

Diuretic effect

Poria is used to treat symptoms such as difficulty urinating and edema. Poria cocos has the function of promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness, and its medicinal properties are mild. It can promote diuresis without damaging the body's vital energy, making it an important medicine for promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness. It can be used for any symptoms of difficult urination and stagnant water, regardless of whether they are caused by cold and dampness, dampness and heat, or spleen deficiency and dampness. If the condition is more cold and damp, it can be used with cinnamon twig, white atractylodes, etc.; if the condition is more damp and hot, it can be used with Poria cocos, Alisma orientalis, etc.; if the condition is spleen deficiency, it can be used with Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus, white atractylodes, etc.; if the condition is deficiency-cold, it can also be used with aconite, white atractylodes, etc.

Diuretic effect

Poria is used to treat symptoms such as difficulty urinating and edema. Poria cocos has the function of promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness, and its medicinal properties are mild. It can promote diuresis without damaging the body's vital energy, making it an important medicine for promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness. It can be used for any symptoms of difficult urination and stagnant water, regardless of whether they are caused by cold and dampness, dampness and heat, or spleen deficiency and dampness. If the condition is more cold and damp, it can be used with cinnamon twig, white atractylodes, etc.; if the condition is more damp and hot, it can be used with Poria cocos, Alisma orientalis, etc.; if the condition is spleen deficiency, it can be used with Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus, white atractylodes, etc.; if the condition is deficiency-cold, it can also be used with aconite, white atractylodes, etc.

In addition to the above functions, Poria cocos can also effectively improve the heart's blood circulation ability. For middle-aged and elderly people, due to their older age, they will inevitably have some cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Poria cocos can treat symptoms such as palpitations and insomnia. In addition, it can nourish the heart and calm the nerves. Therefore, you can add some Poria cocos when making soup daily to increase nutrition.