Poria does not need to be fried before taking. Poria is made into “Poria a” slightly steamed after moistening, or fresh Poria after drying can be used raw.
“Poria a” is the Poria clean after stacking “sweating”, spread out to dry the surface and then “sweating”, repeated several times to most of the water loss and then dried into the shade. After moistening the Poria a little steamed, sliced and dried can be used. Or will be fresh Poria Yin dry made of Poria blocks and Poria slices can also be used raw.
Although Poria has different methods of production, called, but similar efficacy, all have the effect of diuresis swelling, seepage of dampness, strengthening the spleen, tranquilize the heart. It is mainly used for the treatment of various kinds of edema, phlegm and beverage internal stagnation (water metabolism obstacles formed by the stagnation of pathological products in the body), diarrhea, panic, insomnia and other conditions.
It is recommended to use Poria under the guidance of a physician, not self-medication to avoid adverse consequences.