Ingredient Spotlight
Poria / Fu Ling
Why we love it
Poria is an edible mushroom that suppresses inflammation (reducing menstrual cramps) and protects nerve cells (alleviating depression and boosting mood).
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How it heals
In Chinese Medicine, Poria dries damp, promotes urination, and strengthens the spleen. It also quiets the heart and calms the spirit, which promotes relaxation and mental clarity.
In Western medicine, Poria is an antibacterial and antidiarrheal antioxidant. It protects the liver and immune system, and has been shown to inhibit the growth of human cancer cells.
Fun Fact: Poria cocos is named for its sclerotium—the hardened fungal mycelium containing food reserves—which resembles a small coconut.
How we use it
“Poria is one of the most commonly used ingredients in food dishes. It is often seen in soups and stews as white cubes with a bland flavor.”
- Lulu Ge, co-founder
What the research says
Poria cocos polysaccharides (PCPs) have a wide range of biological activities, including anti-tumor, immunomodulation, anti-inflammation, antioxidation, anti-aging, anti-hepatitis, anti-diabetics and anti-hemorrhagic fever effects.
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Poria fights against inflammation by decreasing the expression of pro-inflammatory enzymes, mediators, and cytokines.
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Poria can alleviate dysmenorrhea symptoms by increasing the expression of Superoxide dismutase and reducing the amount of Malondialdehyde.
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Poria has a diuretic effect through the ethyl acetate and n-butanol fractions that are present.
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