Polyporus Grifolia, Umbellate Pore-Fungus, Chuling
Polyporus
Zhu Ling

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; tasteless; calm

Part(s) used

Sclerotium

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To transform dampness and promote water metabolism

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Inhibited urination, edema, ascites, carcinoma of lung, carcinoma of esophagus, diarrhea, strangury-turbidity, vaginal discharge.