What is Poria?,a Humble, but Famous Mushroom, the poria cocos and its widely functional use.

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Poriae cocos:Therapeutic Actions.

Poria cocos Extract INCI Name Poria Cocos Extract CAS 168456-53-9 photo picture image Poria is very widely used in Chinese herbalism. It is traditionally used as a Qi tonic to benefit the internal organs. It is a solid fungus which grows on the roots of old pine trees. It is mildly diuretic and sedative, and is considered to be highly nourishing. It is a mild Shen tonic. Poria has significant immune enhancing ability, similar to the other mushrooms in the tonic class.Poria cocos has tranquilizing, diuretic, and cardiotonic effects. Poria cocos also lowers blood sugar levels, and has anti-bactrial, immunotonic, anti-cancer effects.

 Properties:Sweet and bland in flavor, mild in nature, it is related to the heart, spleen and kidney channels. Poria cocos supports the heart, spleen, and kidney meridians in your body.It breaks down moisture and promotes diuresis, benefits the stomach/spleen, settles nerves. Conditions most used for are kidney deficiency, pulmonary congestion, difficult urination, apprehension and insomnia.Sedative, diuretic, anti-microbial, anti-parasitic.

 Functions:Induces diuresis, removes dampness, strengthens the spleen and tranquilizes the mind. The herb Poria Cocos is also used in herbal remedies for insomnia, restlessness, fatigue, sleep disorder, tension, and nervousness.It helps digestion, calms the mind and emotions, eliminate excess fluid retention, aids tonification of the "Chi" by dispelling dampness.

 Symmetry Products with Poria cocos:Female Balance, Tranquility, Male Balance,Women Precious.Liver Enhancer.

 Organ Meridian Systems:Heart, Spleen and Kidney.Liver.

 Applications:It has also been used in traditional medicine elevate symptoms of the following nature. Chronic fatigue syndrome, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Edema, Energy, Insomnia, Kidney health, Nervousness, Urination, Weaknessaged skin. In traditional medicine, Poria cocos is commonly used for: Diuretic, sedative, lowers blood sugar, tonic, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Edema, Energy, Insomnia, Kidney health, Nervousness, significant immune enhancing abilitity and anti-tumour,treat edema,acute nephritis, carcinoma, infantile diarrhea and schizophrenia.

 Remedies for:Diuretic, sedative, lowers blood sugar, tonic. Difficuft urination, swelling, lack of appetite, diarrhea, excess phlegm, coughs, insomnia, nervousness. Clears dampness, tonifies the spleen functions, calms the mind. It is used for edema, mucus, urinary imbalances,diarrhea, palpitations, vertigo, restlessness, anxiety, and insomnia.The outer peel can be used for clearing oedema. Fu shen mushroom is most effective for calming the spirit. Poria cocos has tranquilising, diuretic, and cardiotonic effects. Poria cocos also lowers blood sugar levels, and has anti-bacterial, immunotonic and anti-cancer effects. Its different parts have different functions.

 Traditionally used in China as a tonic soup for the elderly and infirm. Poria cocos is given to children for growth, and sustenance properties as well. In the Traditional Chinese Medicine system, it is said to soothe the heart, strengthen vital energy, and assuage agitation. One of the reasons Poria Cocos is so highly valued is because, as with other mushrooms the active compounds are extremely easy to digest, and assimilate.
 Poria cocos Extract INCI Name Poria Cocos Extract CAS 168456-53-9 photo picture image

 Classical Reference:

 Shen Nong's Herbal Classic"Reversing the adverse flow of qi in the chest and hypochondria (extreme depression), phobia and palpitations due to melancholy, painful masses in the epigastrium, chills and fever, dysphoria with a sensation of fullness and burnt mouth with dry tongue."

 "Inducing diuresis and long-term administration of this herb can tranquilize the mind, refresh oneself, prevent hunger and promote longevity."

 Amplified Materia Medica"This herb is very effective in the promotion of the circulation of body fluids, so it is indispensable for the replenishment of the heart and spleen."

 The Compendium of Materia Medica"Tuckahoe (Poria Cocos) with its hostwood has surely been used for the treatment of palpitations. For this reason, it was considered by Chang of Jiegu that nothing but tuckahoe with its hostwood could relieve dizziness due to pathogenic wind and cardiac weakness. We cannot say that tuckahoe (Poria Cocos) itself cannot treat heart disease."

 Western Medical View:

 Traditionally used to manage edema with oliguria; dizziness and palpitation caused by fluid retention; diminished function of the spleen marked by anorexia, loose stools or diarrhea, restlessness and insomnia.

 Eastern Medical View:

 Benefits water, resolves dampness, is said to have a sweet flavour, entering the body through the Heart, Lung, Spleen, Stomach and Kidney meridians.

 Pharmacological Actions:

 Fu Ling has tested to provide a direct stimulant effect on the intestine, inhibiting gastric ulcer, decreasing gastric secretion and free acidity.As with many other medicinal fungi, the polysaccharides of Fu Ling have been reported to inhibit tumors indirectly by stimulating immunological functions.Injection of the decoction has markedly reduced spontaneous activity in animals; it also antagonized over-excitation due to caffeine.

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last edit date:2nd,June.2009.