TCM: Listed under ‘Herbs that drain Dampness’,sweet, bland and neutral Wolfiporia cocos enters the Heart, Spleen, Kidney and Lung channels. It increases urination to remove Damp, strengthens the Spleen and tonifies the Qi and anchors the mind..
General: It is used in the treatment of Edema with oliguria, dizziness and palpitations from fluid retention, diminished function of the Spleen with anorexia, loose stools, loss of appetitie, excess mucus, rstlessness and insomnia, palpitations with fear.
It has been shown to have the following actions: diuretic, hypoglycaemic, tranquilization, bacteriostatic, smooth muscle relaxant, enhances the immune system.