Relationship: Constipation (adults) and Poria Mushrooms

Evidence supporting the use of: Poria Mushrooms
For the health condition: Constipation (adults)

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Poria mushrooms (Poria cocos, also known as Fu Ling in Traditional Chinese Medicine) have a long history of use in East Asian herbal medicine. In traditional practices, Poria is commonly included in formulas aimed at promoting healthy digestion and regulating bowel movements. It is said to "drain dampness" and strengthen the spleen, which, according to TCM theory, can help resolve symptoms such as constipation due to dampness accumulation or spleen deficiency. Classic herbal texts and modern TCM practice frequently use Poria in combination with other herbs to address constipation, especially when it is related to fluid imbalance and digestive weakness.

However, scientific evidence specifically supporting Poria's efficacy for constipation in adults is limited. While some laboratory studies have explored Poria’s effects on gastrointestinal motility and its anti-inflammatory properties, these findings are preliminary and do not directly establish benefit for constipation. No robust clinical trials in humans have confirmed its effectiveness for this condition.

In summary, the use of Poria mushrooms for constipation is primarily rooted in traditional herbal medicine, and while there is some preclinical research that might suggest possible mechanisms, scientific validation is lacking. Therefore, the evidence is rated as low (2 out of 5), based mainly on the weight of traditional use rather than rigorous clinical data.

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