What is Poria?,a Humble, but Famous Mushroom, the poria cocos and its widely functional use.
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Applications and Properties:
Applications:
Dysuria and edema.
Retention of phlegm and fluids manifested as dizziness,palpitations and cough.
Spleen problems and insufficiency.
Palpitations and insomnia,Calming the mind,Calms the Heart and Shen.
Inducing diuresis and removing dampness.
Diuretic.Highly nourishing.Longevity herb.
Anti-inflammatory activities and antioxidant properties.
Anti-inflammatory and anti-phospholipase A activity of extracts from lanostane-rich species.
Inhibitory effects of lanostane-type triterpene acids.
Suppression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha.
Inhibit the growth of a variety of bacteria.
Properties:
Amphoteric abilitye in balance.
Antitumor effects and modulate the immune system.
Oily skin and Acne.
Benefit Women.
Allergic asthma treatment.
Liver Enhancer.
Pet Anti-Cancer.Anti-neoplastic effect.
Dosage: Daily intake of up to 9-15 grams of dry root is suggested, and for acute facial edema, up to 60 grams may be used.
Safety and Toxicity:
Toxicity Relatively safe for long term use.One known potential adverse effect of poria is epispasis, a kind of allergic reaction.
Reference:
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This article written and edited via herbalist of MDidea Extracts Professional. They run a range of online descriptions about this herb,including general information related and summarized updating discoveries from findings of professional scientisits this field related.Describe style aimed to form a useful detecting literature space where the intertwined threshold and related questions raise out and visualize themselves.
♣ last edit date:13th,Oct.2010.
