Is it Okay to Eat Cooked Fu Ling?

Poria cocos can generally be eaten after cooking. It is a kind of food that can be used as both medicine and food. Its taste is quite good after cooking, which is conducive to the absorption and utilization of nutrients. Poria cocos is a common traditional Chinese medicinal material, and it can also be eaten after steaming or boiling. Eating it can supplement the nutrients needed by the body, improve physical fitness, and strengthen the body. The components in the medicine can be better extracted, and eating it can achieve the effect of invigorating the spleen and removing dampness, as well as nourishing the spleen and stomach. It can help improve loss of appetite caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach or coldness of the spleen and stomach, as well as symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and body edema. The specific usage and dosage of the medicine need to be followed carefully according to the doctor's advice, and the appropriate administration method should be selected based on the condition of the illness to be more conducive to the treatment of the disease. Poria cocos can also be used to make soup or porridge, or to brew tea or boil water for drinking. However, it should be avoided to take it for a long time or in large doses, otherwise it may increase the burden on the liver and kidneys.