Poria (Poria cocos)

茯苓fú língFuling

Poria cocos · Fungus

Polyporaceae, standing in for Poria cocos
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Indications

Cautions

May affect immune function; caution with immunosuppressants; may have diuretic effects; avoid during pregnancy.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Poria for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Chronic DiarrheaDisquieted Heart SpiritEdemaFright Palpitation & InsomniaInsomniaNeurastheniaPelvic InflammationPhlegm-rheum DizzinessReduced Food Intake Due To Spleen VacuityScant Urine With EdemaSloppy Stool & Diarrhea

TCM actions

What the catalogue says Poria does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Disinhibit Water & Percolate DampFortify Spleen & Quiet Heart

Other entries for Poria cocos

Poria Skin 茯苓皮Poria Spirit 茯神