Poria Mushroom Full Spectrum Powder (Organic)

Common Name

Poria Mushroom, Poria, Hoelen, Tuckahoe, Matsuhodo, Fu Ling

Latin Name

Poria cocos/Wolfiporia extensa

Origin

United States

What Is Poria?

Poria is a mushroom that grows underground and can often resemble a small coconut. It has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for at least 2000 years. Our poria mushroom is organically grown on brown rice in the United States.

How to Use Poria (Common Uses)

Poria is often used as a medicinal food and can be taken internally as a tea, decoction, powder, capsules or an extract.

Medicinal Uses and Benefits of Poria

Poria mushroom is often used to help regulate the immune system and reduce inflammation. It is a common ingredient in an extensive variety of herbal formulas.

Active Constituents in Poria

Pachymic acid, beta glucans, triterpenoids, polysaccharides, ergosterol, caprylic acid, undecanoic acid, lauric acid, dodecenoic acid, palmitic acid, dodecanoate, caprylate.

Notable Facts About Poria

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, poria mushroom is considered useful for removing dampness and energizing the spleen.