Poria is a water-inducing and dampness-expelling (promoting the flow of water to dispel dampness) medicine, which has the effect of inducing water and dampness, and is prone to depletion of fluid, so Poria is generally not recommended for pregnant women. If pregnant women need to use Poria for treatment, they should use it under the guidance of a doctor.
Poria has the basic effects of inducing diuresis and seepage of dampness, strengthening the spleen and tranquilizing the heart, and is suitable for the treatment of oedema and urinary retention, phlegm-drinking vertigo and palpitation (caused by phlegm-drinking and evil qi upstream of the vertigo and palpitation), deficiency of the spleen with little food, loose stools (stools that are thin and unshapely), diarrhea, restlessness of the heart and mind, palpitation and insomnia and other disorders.
The adverse reactions and contraindications of Poria are not clear. Pregnant women are a special group of people, consult your doctor before taking the drug and use it under your doctor’s supervision, do not take the drug blindly to avoid drug risks.