Poria mushroom
Scientific names: Wolfiporia cocos, Daedalea extensa, Macrohyporia cocos, Macrohyporia extensa, Pachyma cocos, Poria cocos, Sclerotium cocus, Wolfiporia extensa
Family: Polyporaceae
Alternate names: Bai Fu Ling, Bokryeong, Bokryung, Champignon Poria, China-root, Fu Ling, FuShen, Hoelen, Hongos Poria, Indian Bread, Matsuhodo, Mushroom, Polyporus, Poria, Poria Cocos Sclerotium, Poria Sclerotium, Sclerotium of Tuckahoe, Sclerotium Poria Cocao, Sclerotium Poriae Cocos, Tuckahoe
Actions: Anti-cancer, Anti-emetic, Anti-inflammatory, Immune, Nephroprotective
Background
Poria mushroom (Wolfiporia cocos) is a fungus. The spores, which store food for the fungus, are sometimes used to make medicine.
Poria mushroom contains chemicals that might reduce swelling and change immune function.
Poria mushroom has been used for memory, anxiety, fatigue, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. There is also no good evidence to support using poria mushroom for COVID-19.
Poria mushroom contains chemicals that might reduce swelling and change immune function.
Poria mushroom has been used for memory, anxiety, fatigue, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. There is also no good evidence to support using poria mushroom for COVID-19.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if poria mushroom is safe. It can sometimes cause allergic reactions.
Surgery: Poria mushroom might slow down the central nervous system (CNS). When combined with anesthesia and other medications used during and after surgery, this might slow down the CNS too much. Stop using poria mushroom as a medicine at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if poria mushroom is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Surgery: Poria mushroom might slow down the central nervous system (CNS). When combined with anesthesia and other medications used during and after surgery, this might slow down the CNS too much. Stop using poria mushroom as a medicine at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using poria mushroom for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of poria mushroom might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
Drying medications (Anticholinergic drugs)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Poria mushroom essential oil might increase a chemical in the body called acetylcholine. Acetylcholine plays a big part in many important body functions. Some medications, called anticholinergic drugs, block the effects of acetylcholine in the body. Taking poria mushroom might decrease the effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Sedative medications (CNS depressants)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Poria mushroom extract might cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Some medications, called sedatives, can also cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Taking poria mushroom extract with sedative medications might cause breathing problems and/or too much sleepiness.
Various medications used for glaucoma, Alzheimer disease, and other conditions (Cholinergic drugs)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Poria mushroom essential oil might increase a chemical in the body called acetylcholine. Some medications that are used for glaucoma, Alzheimer disease, and other conditions, also increase acetylcholine levels. Taking poria mushroom with these medications might increase the chance of side effects.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
Herbs and supplements with sedative properties: Poria mushroom extract might cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Taking it along with other supplements with similar effects might cause too much sleepiness and/or slowed breathing in some people. Examples of supplements with this effect include hops, kava, L-tryptophan, melatonin, and valerian.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Products
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- Wolfiporia extensa (China root) ext. 125 mg
- Lipase 1200 LipU
- Iberis amara ext. 50 mg
- Lactobacillus brevis 1 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus fermentum 1 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus helveticus 1 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus bulgaricus 2 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus paracasei 1 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus reuteri 1 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus 1 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus salivarius 1 billion CFU
- Streptococcus thermophilus 1 billion CFU
- Allium sativum powder 100 mg
- Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) 50 mg
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Per tablet:
- Poria cocos (Poria mushroom) ext. 92 mg
- Rehmannia glutinosa ext. 320 mg
- Cornus officinalis ext. 156 mg
- Dioscorea oppositifolia ext. 156 mg
- Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa ext. 111 mg
- Paeonia suffruticosa ext. 92 mg
- Anemarrhena asphodeloides ext. 89 mg
- Alisma orientale ext. 92 mg
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Per capsule:
- Poria cocos (Poria mushroom) ext. 63.2 mg
- Bupleurum falcatum ext. 75 mg
- Paeonia lactiflora ext. 63.2 mg
- Cyperus rotundus ext. 63.2 mg
- Angelica polymorpha ext. 63.2 mg
- Paeonia suffruticosa ext. 42.4 mg
- Gardenia jasminoides ext. 42.4 mg
- Glycyrrhiza uralensis ext. 31.8 mg
- Mentha haplocalyx ext. 21.4 mg
- Zingiber officinale ext. 21 mg
- Atractylodes macrocephala ext. 63.2 mg
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Per capsule:
- Poria cocos (Poria mushroom) ext. 49.5 mg
- Panax ginseng ext. 49.5 mg
- Angelica polymorpha ext. 49.5 mg
- Dimocarpus longan ext. 49.5 mg
- Ziziphus jujuba ext. 33 mg
- Astragalus membranaceus ext. 49.5 mg
- Bupleurum falcatum ext. 49.5 mg
- Gardenia jasminoides ext. 33 mg
- Ziziphus jujuba ext. 49.5 mg
- Zingiber officinale ext. 12 mg
- Glycyrrhiza uralensis ext. 11.5 mg
- Polygala sibirica ext. 49.5 mg
- Atractylodes macrocephala ext. 49.5 mg
- Citrus reticulata ext. 15 mg
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Per capsule:
- Poria cocos (Fu Ling) ext. 42.3 mg
- Codonopsis pilosula ext. 56.1 mg
- Atractylodes macrocephala ext. 42.3 mg
- Pinellia ternata ext. 42 mg
- Citrus reticulata ext. 28.2 mg
- Amomum villosum ext. 23.4 mg
- Glycyrrhiza uralensis ext. 23.4 mg
- Lindera strychnifolia ext. 42.3 mg
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Per capsule:
- Poria cocos (Fu Ling) ext. 38.7 mg
- Paeonia lactiflora ext. 38.7 mg
- Bupleurum falcatum ext. 29.1 mg
- Angelica polymorpha ext. 38.7 mg
- Atractylodes macrocephala ext. 38.7 mg
- Paeonia suffruticosa ext. 38.7 mg
- Gardenia jasminoides ext. 38.7 mg
- Glycyrrhiza uralensis ext. 12.9 mg
- Zingiber officinale ext. 9.6 mg
- Mentha haplocalyx ext. 16.2 mg
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Per capsule:
- Poria cocos (Poria mushroom) ext. 38.4 mg
- Ganoderma lucidum ext. 76.8 mg
- Cordyceps sinensis ext. 76.8 mg
- Grifola frondosa ext. 76.8 mg
- Lentinula edodes ext. 76.8 mg
- Trametes versicolor ext. 76.8 mg
- Polyporus umbellatus ext. 38.4 mg
- Tremella fuciformis ext. 38.4 mg
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