Poria cocos extract is a common traditional Chinese medicinal material in our daily life. It mainly contains smilax saponins, taffia saponins, tannins and other pharmacological components. It has high pharmacological value and can help us keep fit, improve taste, and prevent many diseases.
Pharmacological effects of Poria:
1. Diuretic
Poria cocos extract contained in tuckahoe has diuretic effect, which can promote the excretion of electrolytes such as sodium, chloride and potassium, help remove edema, strengthen the stomach and invigorate the kidney;
2. Enhance immunity
Poria cocos contains a large amount of Poria polysaccharides, which can improve human immunity, prevent and treat diseases, and delay aging.
3. Promote the digestive system
Poria cocos extract can effectively protect the liver, reduce alanine aminotransferase activity, inhibit gastric acid, reduce gastric mucus secretion, and accelerate digestion and absorption;
4. Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects
Poria cocos extract contains ingredients that inhibit bacteria, which can inhibit Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Proteus;
5. Supplement the brain
The choline contained in Poria can enhance and improve the memory function of the brain, enhance the memory of the brain, and relieve brain fatigue;
7. Treat headaches
Tuckahoe can treat intractable headaches, relieve headaches, dizziness and other symptoms of the brain.
The beauty benefits of Poria:
1. Whitening
Poria cocos extract can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase monophenolase and diphenolase, enhance whitening factor and improve skin condition;
2. Anti-inflammatory
Poria polysaccharide in Poria cocos extract has anti-inflammatory activity, which can relieve skin acne, improve the oil layer of the skin, regulate the production of sebum, and regulate the oily state of the skin;
3. Firming
Poria cocos extract can promote cell proliferation, improve adhesion between cells and fibrin, shrink skin pores, firm skin, and reduce fine lines.