Poria Sclerotia Extract Powder- USDA Organic- 4oz

The Poria mushroom (Wolfiporia extensa), known as “Fuling” in Chinese, is an edible medicinal mushroom belonging to dry sclerotium of polyporaceae fungi. It has more than 2000 years of medical application history for its remarkable pharmaceutical effects. It's one of the most commonly prescribed traditional remedies in traditionnal chinees medicine, being frequently used to treat inflammation, a variety of gastric ailments, dizziness, edema, and nausea.

Poria extract is also a potent source of beta-glucans, the soluble fiber that has been linked to a long list of potential health benefits and studied extensively for its ability to lower cholesterol levels, decrease inflammation, improve blood sugar management, and more.

Poria mushroom extract is suggested by research to have several beneficial actions including:

• may have antitumor properties 
• may lower blood sugar levels
• may increase cognitive function and may reduce brain plaque formation associated with alzheimer's disease.
• may modulate the immune system
• may reduce depression by increasing serotonin and dopamine levels
• may improve intestinal health and restore gut flora
• may promote skin health and reduce aging by thorugh protection from oxidative stress and increased collagen accumulation
• may support liver function and health

TESTED POTENCY: GREATER THAN 55% BETA-GLUCANS