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Origin:<Shennong bencaojing>
Story: Say Poria cocos
Parts used:Dried sclerotium
TCM category:Herbs that drain Dampness
TCM nature:Neutral
TCM taste(s):Sweet
Organ affinity:Heart,Kidney,Lung,Spleen
Chinese name:茯苓
Other names: Fu ling,tuckahoe,indian bread,poria cocos.
Preparation: soak in water, wash, steam slightly, remove the outside skin, cut into pieces or thick slices, dry.
Functions:
Daily application:
The benefits of brewing tea:
1.Diuresis and reducing swelling: Poria cocos has a diuretic effect that promotes the elimination of urine and reduces symptoms of water retention and edema. It is commonly used as an adjunctive treatment for conditions such as edema, swelling, and urinary tract infections.
2.Calming the mind and promoting sleep: Poria cocos has a calming and sedative effect, which helps alleviate anxiety, insomnia, and excessive dreaming, promoting better sleep quality.
3.Nourishing the heart and spleen: Poria cocos is considered to be beneficial for qi and spleen health. It helps regulate the functioning of the heart and spleen, improving symptoms such as poor appetite and fatigue.
4.Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial: Poria cocos has certain anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It can help combat inflammation and microbial infections, providing adjunctive treatment for inflammatory and infectious diseases.
5.Anti-cancer: Poria cocos contains a significant amount of polysaccharides, which can inhibit the growth of cancer cells and exhibit good anti-cancer and cancer-preventive effects.
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Wise things:
1.Don't mix different single product together unless you understand its characteristics.
2.If you want to mix different products, please contact me.
3.Be not afraid of going slowly, only of standing still---Chinese proverb.