Polyporus umbellatus has the effect of promoting urination and removing dampness. If there are symptoms such as difficult urination, leucorrhea, and turbid urination, they can be improved through the use of Polyporus umbellatus. It is a common type of medicinal mushroom with a long history of medicinal use and has certain therapeutic effects on many diseases, so its medicinal value is very high. Here are some specific effects:

1. Anticancer Effects

Research results indicate that Polyporus umbellatus can enhance the immune function of tumor-bearing mice, activate the activity of acid phosphatase in peritoneal macrophages, increase the activity of glucose-6-phosphatase and fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase in tumor-bearing mice, and significantly inhibit tumor cell mitochondria.

2. Effects on the Endocrine System

Results related to the endocrine system show that Polyporus umbellatus polysaccharides can significantly increase the level of cortisol in animal plasma. However, there is no change after adrenalectomy in animals, suggesting that it functions through the adrenal glands.

3. Radioprotective Effects

In acute radiation sickness in mice, Polyporus umbellatus polysaccharides have a significant prophylactic and therapeutic effect with a relatively large effective dose. It is proposed that Polyporus umbellatus polysaccharides can regulate the function of the hypothalamic-adrenal system, putting the body in a state of stress and improving its resistance to radiation damage.

4. Other Effects

Polyporus umbellatus also has antibacterial and antiradiation effects. It protects against the consumption of liver and glycogen and can reduce the lethal toxicity caused by methotrexate. For patients with hepatitis, it can lower GPT and TTT levels and help convert HBsA9 to negative.