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Andrographis Herb (Chuan Xin Lian) - Cut Form 1 lb. - Nuherbs
Herbal Information for Andrographis Herb in Cut Form
Common Names: Red Poria Fungus, Poria, Sclerotium of Tuckahoe, China Root, Hoelen, Poria Mushroom
Botanical Name: Poria Cocos Rubra Scierotium, Poria cocos sclerotium
Chinese / Pin Yin Name: Chi Fu Ling, Fu Ling, Fu Shen
Red Poria Fungus Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.
Red Poria Fungus Precautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not take in large doses or long-term. Use caution in those with prolapse of urogenital organs.
Red Poria Fungus is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb to promote diuresis, drain dampness, invigorate the spleen and promote a positive mood. Red Poria Fungus promotes normal body fluid levels, supports a healthy immune system, may benefit memory, may relax smooth muscle and promotes a calm mental state and benefit sleep. Red Poria Fungs has antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Red Poria Fungus Properties: Sweet, Bland, Neutral
Red Poria Fungus Channels / Meridians: Heart, Kidney, Spleen, Lung
Red Poria Fungus Naturally Occurring Components: triterpenoids, polysaccharide, ergosterol, caprylic acid, undecanoic acid, lauric acid, dodecenoic acid, palmitic acid, dodecanoate, caprylate
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References
http://alternativehealing.org/poria_cocos.htm, https://tcmwiki.com/wiki/fu-ling, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24751506, https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-benefits-of-poria-88643