Evidence supporting the use of: Poria Mushrooms
For the health condition: Hepatitis

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Synopsis

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. They are traditionally prescribed as a diuretic, to strengthen the spleen, and to calm the mind. In the context of hepatitis, Poria is often included in multi-herb formulas intended to "strengthen the spleen" and "drain dampness," concepts that in TCM are associated with supporting liver health and managing symptoms such as edema or jaundice. However, its use is based on these traditional theories rather than direct evidence of antiviral or hepatoprotective effects. There are a few preclinical studies suggesting that Poria cocos extracts may have some anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, but there is a lack of robust clinical research directly evaluating its efficacy in treating hepatitis (viral or otherwise) in humans. The available scientific literature does not provide strong support for its use as a primary treatment for hepatitis. Thus, its use is justified largely by traditional practice rather than by modern scientific validation.

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