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

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Remedy amd Widely Use of Poria cocos.

Poria cocos Extract INCI Name Poria Cocos Extract CAS 168456-53-9 photo picture image Traditionally,Fu Ling(Poria mushroom) filaments have been used for amnesia, anxiety, restlessness, fatigue, tension, nervousness, dizziness, dysuria and urination problems, edema, insomnia, splenitis, stomach problems, diarrhea, tumors, and as an antitussive.

 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,Urination,Weakness

 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.

 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 edema. Fu shen mushroom is most effective for calming the spirit.
 Notes Used by Chinese women to improve complexion,Exhibits anti-acne properties
 Western Properties:Diuretic, sedative, tonic, hypoglycemic, anti-diarrhea, reduces stomach acid secretions, anti-tumor, immune stimulant, stimulates phagocytes

 Legend of Poria:

 There was a tradition in the imperial palace during the manchu colonization period of "taking Poria in the winter and drinking plum soup in the summer." A very popular tonic herb among the common folks, Poria was also commonly used in the imperial cuisine during the Ming Dynasty and manchu colonization period. It was made into buns, which was eaten daily as a snack. "Black fish and Poria soup" was a famous dish in the imperial cuisine. There is also a famous imperial cake: Poria sandwich cake. This was invented by Ci Xi , the last empress of China. Ci Xi ruled China for over fifty years in the latter half of the nineteenth century. The palace used to make plain Poria cake, without any fillings. But one time, Ci Xi was very sick, and the normal Poria cake (snow white, paper thin, round cakes ) was tasteless to her palette. She was about to show her famous temper when all of sudden, she caught sight of her honey preserved fruits, so she asked her servant to add some honey pine nuts and walnuts between two cakes. This was how the famous Poria sandwich pancake was invented. You can still buy this famous imperial cake at stalls in Beijing and in Beijing's grocery shops. Since Poria was a popular food among the imperial concubines, there are still two huge Poria from manchu colonization period(Qing) kept on display in the Forbidden City.

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last edit date:2nd,June.2009.