Poria powder is a powder made from the Chinese herb Poria, which can usually be taken directly with boiled water.
Poria is the dried fungus of Poria, family Polyporaceae. It is flat in nature, and its effects include diuresis and seepage of dampness (promoting the flow of water to dispel dampness), strengthening the spleen, and tranquilizing the heart.
Poria can be used to treat oedema and urinary deficiency, phlegm-drinking palpitations (dizziness and palpitations caused by phlegm-drinking evil qi), deficiency of the spleen with low food intake, loose stools, diarrhea, restlessness of the heart and mind, as well as palpitations and insomnia.
In general, Poria made of powder can be taken directly with boiled water, but the medicinal constituents are analyzed less, the efficacy of the role of limited weak, can not replace the drug treatment. Therefore, in order to rational and safe use of medication, should be standardized under the guidance of a doctor to use Chinese herbs, do not blindly use their own Chinese herbs.