Poria cocos is a Chinese medicine, with detoxification, dehumidification, fluent joints, the use of decoction or powdered dressing for external use, Poria cocos soaking in water is limited to the precipitation of the active ingredient, it is not recommended to blindly soak and take.
Poria cocos is the dry rhizome of light-leaved sarsaparilla of the lily family, flat. It has the effect of detoxification, removing dampness and facilitating the joints. Used for syphilis and mercury poisoning caused by limb contracture, tendon and bone pain; damp-heat gonorrhea, bring down, carbuncle, scrofula (mainly refers to the neck lymph node tuberculosis), scabies.
Liver and kidney yin deficiency should be cautious to take Tu Fu Ling, when taking medication should pay attention to avoid drinking tea, internal use can be decocted, external use can be powdered dressing.
Poria cocos in water is limited to the precipitation of the active ingredients, can not replace the drug treatment of disease. If there is discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, and follow the doctor’s instructions for medication.