The efficacy and function of Poria cocos

1. Diuresis and hypotension

The medicinal properties of Poria cocos are very peaceful and have a good effect on people who do not urinate smoothly. If the body is prone to cold and dampness, you can take it with Atractylodes macrocephala and cassia twig. If the body is inclined to hot and humid people, you can use it with alisma alisma, Polyporus umbellatus and so on. If you have a weak temper, you can use it with Huangqi, Codonopsis pilosula and so on. It can not only be diuretic, but also has a better effect on people with high blood sugar.

2. Antibacterial and anticancer

Poria cocos have a good inhibitory effect on a variety of fungi, such as Proteus, staphylococci and so on. In addition to the antibacterial effect, Poria cocos also have anti-cancer ability, such as our common nasopharyngeal carcinoma, lung cancer, breast cancer and so on.

3. Enhance immunity

Poria cocos can increase the activity of a variety of cells, such as T lymphocytes and phagocytes in the blood. In addition, Poria cocos contain special substances that can enhance the secretion of antibodies and the number of cells that bind to antigens. Therefore, it can enhance the immunity of the human body.

4. Sedative effect

Poria cocos have a certain calming effect on the nervous system, which may be due to the fact that it hinders the decomposition and excretion of pentobarbital, or it may be related to its inhibition of the central nervous system. In combination with pentobarbital sodium, it can prolong the time of anesthesia.

5. Relieve cough and phlegm

Poria cocos can treat phlegm for people with weak spleen. When in use, it can be used with tangerine peel and Pinellia ternata, or with Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz and cassia twig.

6. anti-tumor effect.

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