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By Christine Batten and Ryan Thibodaux
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Wolfporia extensa
A wood decay fungus
Found worldwide
Also known as:Hoelen
Poria
Tuckahoe
China RootIndian Bread
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Grows almost entirelyunderground
Most commonly in pineforests
Can be up to 20pounds!
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Traditional Chinese MedicineAs a medicinal mushroom
Also used as food in China
Mixed with rice into cakes
By Native AmericansAs a food source
Indian Bread
By African Slaves in North AmericaAs a food source in times of scarcity
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Macronutrient distribution not clearlyestablished
Supplement makers claim, per 100 g:
1.2 g protein0.5 g fat
80.9 g carbohydrate
1.7 g cellulose (fiber)
4.27 mg vitamin E
12.6 ug selenium
In line with other mushrooms (e.g. shiitake)
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Abundance of micronutrients is verifiedK, Mg, Na, Fe, Mn and Zn
Metabolite constitution
Dependent on growing location6.9mg/g of polysaccharide
10.1mg/g triterpinoids (potential anticancer agent)
4.3 mg/g flavonoids (phytochemicals)
28.7mg/g saponins (may lower cholesterol)
64.2mg/g mannitol (a sugar alcohol and diuretic)
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Used as an herb forthousands of years
9-15g decocted into atea
Extracts sold in pill form
Used in numerous herbformulas
Combinations ofmultiple herbs
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Ba Zhen WanTo treat anxietyBao He San
Aids digestion afterovereating
The food coma formula
Bao Ji Wan
Recovery fromexcessive alcoholconsumption
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Promotes urination and drainsdampness
Acts as a diuretic and relieves water retention
Harmonizes the Middle JiaoThe midsection of the body responsible for digestion
Quiets the heart and calms the spirit
Provides a tranquilizing/calming effectA superb yin tonic
Aids the body in recovering from general illness
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Still developing, butConfirmation that Fu Ling presents aremarkable diuretic effect.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2012Significant anti-hyperglycemic effect due totriterpenic acids
Blood sugars lowered in diabetic rats
Insulin sensitivity increasedEvidence-based Complementary and AlternativeMedicine, 2011
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Three new triterpenoids just discovered!Doubles known number in Fu Ling from 3 to 6
Further research needed
Chemistry Central Journal, 2012Fu Ling and Cancer
May reverse multidrug resistance
Triterpenoids increased cytotoxicity in KBV200(cancer) cells
Planta Medica, 2012
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No documented adverse side effects have beendocumented
In part due to insufficient human testing
Should not be used with antidiuretic drugsDue to Fu Lings diuretic properties
Pregnant women urged to consult a doctor orlicensed herbalist before taking Fu Ling
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Christine Batten & Ryan Thibodaux