茯苓
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- Indian Bread
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- Poria
| Medicinal Group | Dampness-draining diuretic medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried sclerotium of the fungus, Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf (Fam. Polyporaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | sweet, bland; neutral |
| Meridian Affinity | Heart, Spleen, Lung, Kidney |
| Actions | To induce diuresis to drain dampness, invigorate the spleen function, and calm the mind |
Family
Polyporaceae
Part used
Fungi
Indications
Edema with oliguria; dizziness and palpitation caused by retained phlegm and morbid fluid; diminished function of the spleen marked by anorexia, loose stools or diarrhea; restlessness and insomnia
Research Findings
- Guizhi Fuling capsule (consisted of Poria) achieved obvious effects in the treatment of uterine fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease, dysmenorrheal, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, breast hyperplasia and other gynecological diseases.[1]
- The symptoms of depression may be able to be improved after treatment of Xiaoyaosan (consisted of Poria cocos). [2]
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Su ZZ, Li N, Cao L, Wang TJ, Zhang CF, Ding G, Wang ZZ, Xiao W. (2015). Main progress on studies of pharmacological activities and clinical applications of Guizhi Fuling capsule. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. , 40(6):989-92.
- Tian JS, Peng GJ, Gao XX, Zhou YZ, Xing J, Qin XM, Du GH. (2014). Dynamic analysis of the endogenous metabolites in depressed patients treated with TCM formula Xiaoyaosan using urinary (1)H NMR-based metabolomics. J Ethnopharmacol. , 158 Pt A:1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2014.10.005. Epub 2014 Oct 15.
