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茯苓
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Indian Bread
LATIN
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.

Reference

Reference

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

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