Medicinal Plants : Polypori umbellati
Name
PolyporusBiological Name
Polypori umbellati
Polyporaceae
Other Names
Polyporus, grifola, zhu lingParts Used
fruiting bodyRemedies For
Diuretic, lowers blood sugar, antibacterial, antitumor .
Polyporus is diuretic and anti-inflammatory. It clears edema, heat, genitourinary infections, cystitis, urinary retention, diarrhea, and vaginal discharge. It has also recently been used by Chinese herbalists in cancer treatment, as it has antitumor properties.
Description
Specailly grows in the dense forests and rain forests were the humidity is more.Dosage
6-15 grams.
Safety
Polyporus should not be used when there is an absence of dampness.
