Poria - also known as Yunling, Songling, Poria God, Poria God, Fuling; it is the dried sclerotia of the Polyporaceae fungus Poria, a fungus plant that often lives on the roots of pine trees. It is shaped like a sweet potato or ball, with a light brown or Dark brown, pink or white inside, it is called Bai Fuling or Yunling after refinement.

Produced in Anhui, Yunnan, Hubei and other places, it grows wild and can also be cultivated; Poria is sweet, light, neutral in nature and non-toxic; it returns to the heart, lung, spleen and kidney meridians, and has the functions of diluting dampness, strengthening the spleen and diuresis, and calming the heart. Soothing effect.

In addition to its medicinal uses, Poria cocos is also commonly used among the people to make porridge, stew soup and make cakes. In the Lingnan region, Poria cocos can be used as an ingredient in Laohuo soup, while Poria cocos cake is a specialty of Beijing. In the southern Fujian region, it is also a popular ingredient. The famous pastry - Poria cake.

Poria cocos contains poria cocos polysaccharides and insoluble dietary fiber, which can promote gastric emptying, reduce the absorption of carbohydrates and fats, reduce fasting blood glucose levels, and reduce insulin requirements.

Different parts of Poria have different effects; the dark brown Poria peel has a strong diuretic and swelling effect; the white Poria cubes or slices are good at strengthening the spleen and stomach; Poria is good at calming the heart and calming the mind.

Poria cocos has mild medicinal properties and does not harm righteousness. It can be combined with a variety of Chinese medicinal materials to exert its unique effects. The ancients called it the "magic medicine of the four seasons". Because of its strong and soft medicinal properties, Poria cocos not only has significant curative and health care effects, but also does not cause symptoms. Too strong of a drug can cause damage to the human body. Therefore, Poria cocos is a Chinese herbal medicine that has been used more frequently in traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions throughout the ages.

Indications: Used for edema, oliguria, phlegm, dizziness and palpitations, spleen deficiency, loose stools and diarrhea, restlessness, palpitation and insomnia.

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