Different functions of different parts of Poria cocos

Poria cocos is the dry sclerotia of Poria cocos, which is mainly parasitic on the root of Pinus massoniana or Pinus densiflora It is sweet and mild in taste and flat in nature It is good at moistening and benefiting water, and can strengthen the spleen and tranquilize the heart The function of Poria cocos skin is different: it is the outer skin of Poria cocos sclerotium, which functions to promote water and reduce swelling Indications: edema, dysuria and other diseases Red Poria cocos: for the light red part after peeling off the skin, the function seeps to remove damp heat It is mainly used to treat the pain of urination and drenching caused by hot and humid injection, as well as the sore of mouth and tongue caused by the inflammation of heart and fire White Poria cocos: to cut off the white part of red Poria cocos, cut into small squares, and function to moisten and strengthen the spleen Indications: dysuria, edema, phlegm and diarrhea due to spleen deficiency Fu Shen: for white Fu Ling center with pine roots, cut into square slices, function of tranquilizing mind and tranquilizing mind Indications: palpitation, insomnia and other diseases.