More Information:
Other Common Names
Polyporus Mushroom
Page Number In Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs
219
Pharmaceutical Latin
Sclerotium Polypori Umbellati (Grifola)
Pinyin
Zhu Ling
Treasures
Qi
Treasure Rating
**1/2
Atmospheric Energy
Neutral
Taste
Bland or slightly sweet
Organ
Meridian Systems
Kidney and Bladder
Part Used and Form
Fungal mass
Primary Functions
Dispersing moisture, promoting water metabolism,
improving immune functions
Qualities
Polyporus is a woody mushroom which is a Qi tonic
used to improve the Kidney and Bladder functions. It is traditionally used
in medicinal formulations to treat various urinary tract infections, leukorrhea
and diarrhea. Recent research conducted in Japan indicates that Polyporus
is a very potent immune system potentiator, similar in this regard to Ganoderma.
Polyporus has been found to induce the production in human beings of a-interferon.
Primary
Combinations
Combine with:
1. Poria, Red Atractylodes, Corn Silk and Alisma to promote the flow of
moisture, promote urination and relieve inflammation and infection in the
urinary tract
2. Ganoderma, Poria, Astragalus, Coriolus and Shitake to fortify the immune
system
Varieties and
Grading
The Polyporus available in American all appears
to be of similar quality. |
