The efficacy and function of Poria cocos

1. Diuretic and blood pressure lowering

The medicinal properties of Poria cocos are very mild and it has a good effect on people who have difficulty urinating. If your body tends to be cold and damp, you can take it together with Atractylodes macrocephala and cinnamon twig. If your body tends to be damp and hot, you can use it in combination with Alisma orientalis, Poria cocos, etc. If you have a weak spleen, you can use it together with Astragalus, Codonopsis, etc. It is not only a diuretic, but also has a good effect on people with high blood sugar.

2. Antibacterial and anti-cancer

Poria cocos has a good inhibitory effect on many fungi, such as Proteus, Staphylococcus, etc. In addition to its antibacterial effects, Poria cocos also has anti-cancer capabilities, such as the common nasopharyngeal cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, etc.

3. Enhance immunity

Poria cocos can increase the activity of various cells, such as T lymphocytes and macrophages in the blood. In addition, the special substances contained in Poria cocos can enhance the secretion of antibodies and the number of cells binding to antigens. Therefore, it can enhance the body's immunity.

4. Sedative effect

Poria cocos has a certain calming effect on the nervous system, which may be related to the fact that it hinders the decomposition and excretion of pentobarbital, or it may be related to its effect of inhibiting the central nervous system. It works together with sodium pentobarbital to prolong the duration of anesthesia.

5. Relieve cough and phlegm

Poria cocos can treat phlegm syndrome for people with weak spleen. When using, it can be used together with tangerine peel, pinellia, etc., or it can be used together with white atractylodes and cinnamon twig.

6. Anti-tumor effect

The polysaccharides contained in Poria cocos have been successfully tested on animals, proving that it has a very good anti-tumor effect, and it also has a certain effect on thymus atrophy and spleen enlargement.