Poria cocos has the effects of inducing diuresis, subduing swelling, seeping dampness, strengthening the spleen and tranquilizing the heart. Dictyostelium has the effects of diuretic and diaphoretic (improving the problem of dribbling in urine and the problem of insufficient and inaccessible urine), clearing heat and dampness, and relieving itching.
Poria cocos is sweet and light in flavor, and flat in nature. It can be used in treating edema, phlegm (pathological product formed by impaired metabolism of water and fluid), diarrhea due to deficiency of the spleen, palpitation, insomnia, and so on. It should be taken with caution in cases of Yin deficiency without dampness-heat, deficiency of cold and essence-slip, and Qi deficiency and subsidence.
Groundnut is pungent, bitter and cold in nature, and can be used to treat gonorrhea (increased frequency of urination and astringent pain of dribbling), yin itching, eczema and itchy skin. It should not be taken if there is no internal dampness or heat, or if there is excessive urination.
The adverse effects of the above drugs are still unknown. Patients with discomfort are advised to consult a doctor in time and standardize treatment. Drugs should be taken under the guidance of a doctor to avoid delays.