The side effects of white Poria cocos, there are these ways to eat it

White Poria cocos has extremely high medicinal value, but it also has a bad side. Once taken in excess, it will lead to excessive urination, which will damage the foundation of the body and cause serious damage to one's vitality. At the same time, patients with kidney deficiency will aggravate their disease symptoms and even experience spermatorrhea after consuming it, so they should pay attention to the dosage and the use by special groups of people.

1. Side effects of Poria cocos

Everything has its good side, but also its bad side. So people should know something about things that are closely related to them, so as to minimize the harm. So, does Poria have any side effects?

We all know that Poria cocos has a diuretic effect. If taken in excess, it will lead to excessive urination, which will damage the foundation of the body and cause serious damage to one's vitality. At the same time, patients with kidney deficiency will aggravate their disease symptoms and even experience spermatorrhea after consuming it, so they should pay attention to the dosage and the use by special groups of people.

At the same time, patients who often suffer from dry mouth and weak qi should avoid taking it, otherwise it will cause harm to the body.

When taking Poria cocos, you should avoid rice vinegar, strong tea and other substances, and pay attention to the dosage. Otherwise, not only will the efficacy of the medicine be affected, but poisoning and allergic symptoms will also occur, such as abdominal pain, skin redness and swelling, bronchial asthma attacks, etc.

2. How to eat Poria cocos

1. Appetizer soup

15g of Poria cocos, 12g of Chinese yam, 30g each of barley malt, 1 fresh and 1 dried duck gizzard, boil them into soup and drink. Treats indigestion and loss of appetite in children.

2. Poria tofu

Ingredients: 20g Poria powder, 500g tofu, carrots, mushrooms (for 3 people)

Cooking method: Mix Poria powder and tofu evenly, season with salt and cooking wine, then put carrots and soaked mushrooms into the pot and stir-fry until half-cooked, then put tofu into the pot, add appropriate amount of water, turn to low heat and simmer slowly. It is best to season and serve.

It can strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness, help digestion and lose weight. Since the main ingredient of this medicinal food is tofu, people with renal insufficiency and gout should not eat too much.

Summary: Through the above introduction, I believe everyone has understood the side effects of Poria cocos, and also has some understanding of how to eat Poria cocos. For any tonic items and medicines, we must first know the relevant dos and don’ts. I hope the editor’s introduction will be helpful to everyone.