polyporus
猪苓zhū líng · Polyporus umbellatus
Category
drain Dampness
Nature
neutral
Taste
sweet, bland
Meridians
Kidney, Bladder
Dosage
6–12 g
in broth
Functions
promotes urination, removes dampness
Indications
edema, dysuria diarrhea caused by dampness allocations
Contraindications
Deficiency of Yin without dampness
Notes
This diuretic mushroom is more effective than fu-lin at promoting drainage, but it does not tonify the spleen; it is included in the Wu-lin-san formula for fluid retention. Family: Polyporaceae (fungi) Part used: sclerotia Active constituents: polysaccharide (umbellate), ergosterol
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.