Can people with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold and excessive liver fire consume Poria (Fuling)?
Disease description:
I've recently been craving fu ling cake, but I have a weak and cold spleen and stomach, as well as excessive liver fire causing indigestion. I'm not sure whether it's okay for someone with a weak, cold spleen and stomach and excessive liver fire to consume fu ling (Poria).
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Ziyi
Patients with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold can consume Poria (Fuling), but those with excessive liver fire should avoid it. Poria has effects such as strengthening the spleen, nourishing the stomach, calming the mind, promoting qi, and facilitating urination. Taking Poria can aid intestinal motility and digestion, and help alleviate symptoms of deficiency-cold. However, it may also increase urination frequency and lead to significant loss of body fluids, causing increased dryness in the body and exacerbating excessive liver fire.
