Evidence supporting the use of: Poria mushroom
For the health condition: PMS (general)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Poria mushroom (Poria cocos, also known as Fu Ling) is primarily used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it has a long history as an herbal remedy for various conditions. Its use for supporting or treating symptoms related to premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is based on traditional practices rather than modern scientific validation. In TCM, Poria is believed to promote urination, strengthen the spleen, and calm the mind, and is often included in herbal formulas intended to address issues such as water retention, irritability, and mild mood disturbances—symptoms that can overlap with PMS. However, while Poria is a common ingredient in multi-herb formulas aimed at women's health and menstrual regulation, there is very limited scientific research directly assessing its efficacy for PMS. The available clinical and preclinical studies on Poria focus mainly on its diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and mild sedative properties, with little to no direct investigation into its effects on PMS symptoms in isolation. Therefore, its use for PMS is justified by tradition, and the evidence supporting its effectiveness for this specific indication is weak (evidence rating: 1/5).

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