Poria

Poria (Poria Cocos) has been used for centuries for its incredible healing properties. To name a few of things that it is most commonly used for is

• Reducing excess fluid “dampness” (mucus) in our bodies. which makes it a wonderful support for our digestive system and respiratory health.

• Poria is helpful for calming the nervous system, it has been considered as a very mild sedative due to the fact promotes a steady state in your body. It eases anxiety, and its calming effect helps support emotional balance, restlessness and makes its easier to fall asleep.

• Immune support, poria has certain compounds that help strengthen and balance our bodies defense system, they support our immune cell activity - which keeps inflammation in check. Also it is incredible for cancer treatment

• Inflammatory effects- Poria reduces inflammatory responses in our bodies, which can help protect tissue from damages and it helps comfort support joints.

• Gut health - Poria overall helps keep up with a a healthy microbiome, nutrient absorption and improves digestion

It was also known as ‘the mushroom of beauty” because women used it in many skin products to help nourish and moisturize their skin. It had also helped with dark spots, wrinkles, and seemed to help prevent pimples.

The inner portion is known for helping with digestion, and creating a more calm/relaxed state - which is why it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, anger and sleep due to the fact that it helps the body settle down. Along those same lines, it also has been shown to help soothe depression.

The outer layer is the part of it that is more focused on swelling and reducing fluid retention in the body.

To summarize, there are many different benefits throughout the whole mushroom, it helps with gut health, emotional well being and fluid balance in your system.