Poria was traditionally used as a tea supplement because it has relaxing, diuretic and tonic properties. In Asia, Poria Cocos is commercially used in the development of nutritional supplements, cosmeceuticals and food ingredients.
All the existing data about Poria Cocos’s pharmacology, therapeutic indications, and chemistry reveal that it is an excellent supplement for many illnesses, including Cancer, inflammation, low physical energy, and the effects of aging.
Poria cocos also contain minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, sulphur, and silicon dioxide, as well as β-glycan, fatty acid, lecithin, adenine, and protease.
