Wolfiporia Extensa | [한국산] 백복신

Wolfiporia extensa (Peck) Ginns (syn. Poria cocos F.A.Wolf) is a fungus in the family Polyporaceae. It is a wood-decay fungus but has a subterranean growth habit. It is notable in the development of a large, long-lasting underground sclerotium that resembles a small coconut.In China, the Poria mushroom is one of the most commonly prescribed traditional medicine and used in a variety of health conditions, as discussed below.CancerA review of the in vitro and in vivo effects of Poria was summarized by Li et al. In vitro they observed the effects of extracts of Poria polysaccharides and its derivatives on human cancer cell lines for gastric cancer, breast cancer, Liver and leukemia. Generally, the effect of the Poria extract was concentration dependent and varied between cancer types when the in vitro data was examined. Positive results were particularly seen with the liver cancer cells with cell growth inhibition observed. Immune SystemA review of studies on cancer cells have suggested that the positive anti-tumor effects seen may be directly linked to the ability of the Poria mushroom to 1) activate immune cells important for innate immunity, leading to an enhancement of natural defense mechanisms 2) Increase cytokines (natural immune modulating factors) to help the cell killing ability of natural killer cells 3) stimulate apoptosis (controlled cell death) and 4) Poria may be able to regulate important enzymes that control the growth and expansion of cancer cells and their ability to become cancerous.Liver SteatosisA common cause of liver problems is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the first step of which is hepatic steatosis characterized by the presence of triglyceride (Tg) accumulation; triglycerides are a species of fat.  A study observing the effects of Poria in vitro and in vivo showed that cells treated with Poria extract saw a reduction in Tg.Anti-depressantIn China Poria is a key component of some anti-depressant treatments including Xiaoyaosan and Banxia Houpu decoction.Memory Disorders, Dementia and Alzheimer’s diseaseA review of 1498 citations of dementia and memory impairments associated with aging and consistent with the clinical features of Alzheimer’s disease were examined and Poria featured regularly as an ingredient in formulas used to treat the aging memory.Anti-InflammatoryIn vitro, examination of ethanol extract of Poria, showed a decrease in inflammatory cytokines (immune system modulators) levels by interfering with gene expression of the molecules. Indicating, anti-inflammatory capabilities important in conditions such as arthritis.InsomniaIn tradition Chinese herbal medicine Poria is frequently used as a single herb or in concoctions in the treatment of insomnia.AnxietyPoria extract is frequently and well known in the treatment of anxiety disorders in traditional Chinese medicineIrritant Contact DermatitisThe anti-inflammatory effect of Poria on dermatitis was evaluated on an experimentally induced irritant contact dermatitis and statistically significant anti-inflammatory responses was observed [lang2] 백복신은 소나무 뿌리가 복령 가운데를 통과한 것이며 오직 야생에서만 존재하는 매우 귀한 한약재입니다. 백복신은 백봉령과 같은데 단지 소나무 뿌리가 안에 통과하여 있고 복령은 그렇지 않습니다.이뇨작용, 혈당량 낮춤작용, 진정작용이 있어 소변을 잘 보게하고 비를 보하며 담을 삭이고 정신을 안정시킵니다.백복신은 맛은 달고 밋밋하며 성질은 한쪽으로 치우치지 않고 평합니다.복신은 신경과민으로 인한 가슴두근거림, 건망증, 유정에 쓰이고 배와 전신이 붓는 증상에 사용됩니다. 약리작용으로는 이뇨, 억균작용, 장관이완작용, 궤양예방효과, 혈당강하작용, 심장수축력 증가, 면역증강작용, 항종양작용 등이 보고되었습니다. 백복신은 심장을 보하며 놀래고 가슴 두근거리는 병이나 황홀해지거나 건망증이나 분노의 감정을 잘 진정시킵니다. 심장과 비장의 기운을 조절하는 효과가 있는데 충추신경을 안정시키고 수분대사를 조절해줍니다. 심장의 기운이 허약해서 나타나는 경계, 건망을 치료하며 평소 잘 놀라고 깊은 잠을 못잘때 사용합니다.또한, 정신을 맑게 해주는 효과가 뛰어날 뿐 아니라, 비장기능을 튼튼하게 만들어 주어 소화를 촉진하고 속을 편안하게 해주는 효과가 있습니다. 약리실험에서도 백복신은 기억력이 떨어지는 알츠하이머에도 효과가 있는 것으로 보고된 바 있습니다. [Custom Product Tab] [lang2]