What is Poria?,a Humble, but Famous Mushroom, the poria cocos and its widely functional use.
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Dosage of Poria Mushroom.:
Dose: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 [Chinese Herbal Medicine, Materia Medica: edited by Dan Bensky and Andrew Gamble, revised edition, 1993].
The typical recommended dose of poria is between 9 and 15 grams per day, usually powdered and taken with boiled water as a decoction
The dosage of hoelen used in decoctions as indicated in most Chinese herb texts varies from 9~15 grams for spleen/stomach disorders to 30~45 grams for edema. Even higher doses have been recommended.For example, in a treatment for schizophrenia, 60 grams of the herb was decocted for the daily dose given for 1~3 months. The herb has very low toxicity. In the traditional categorization of the herb, it is considered without taste (bland or slightly sweet) and neutral in nature (that is, relative to warming or cooling properties). In the formulas listed in the table above where the decoction form is used, 9 grams was indicated in each case for the quantity of hoelen, the lowest dose recommended in the Materia Medica. Generally, reports from modern Chinese clinical work indicate use of somewhat larger amounts than that (typically 10~30 grams for a one day dose). By contrast, hoelen is sometimes incorporated into pills, either as a powder or extract, and its daily dosage in that case is quite low.
What can happen if I take too much poria? Are there any interactions I should be aware of? What precautions should I take?
Poria is considered extremely safe; the American Herbal Products Association has given polyporus, poria's closest relative, a class 1 safety rating. As of this writing, there are no known side-effects associated with long-term poria use. However, because it promotes diuresis, it should be taken with caution by patients taking antidiuretic medications. As always, make sure to consult with a licensed health care provider before taking poria or any other herbal remedy or dietary supplement.
Side Effects:None known. However, avoid in cases of frequent, copious urination due to cold from deficiency.
Cautions Contraindicated in Deficiency Cold with frequent, copious urine.
Toxicity:Toxicity Relatively safe for long term use.One known potential adverse effect of poria is epispasis, a kind of allergic reaction.
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♣ last edit date:13th,Oct.2010.
