Difference between Smilax glabra and Poria cocos

The difference between Smilax glabra and Poria cocos lies in the different plant origin, different taste and meridian, different effects.

1. Different plant origin Smilax glabra

is the dried rhizome of Smilax glabra of Liliaceae plant. Poria cocos is the dried sclerotium of Poria cocos of Polyporaceae fungus.

2. Different taste and meridian. Smilax glabra

is flat in nature, sweet and light in taste, and belongs to liver meridian and stomach meridian; Poria cocos is flat in nature, sweet and light in taste, and belongs to heart meridian, spleen meridian, lung meridian, kidney meridian, etc.

3. Different effects Smilax glabra

has the effect of detoxification, dehumidification and joint circulation. It can treat limb spasm, muscle pain, damp heat, carbuncle swelling, scrofula and other diseases if taken according to the doctor's advice. Poria cocos has the effect of diuresis, dampness infiltration, spleen strengthening, calming the heart and calming the mind. It can improve urination, edema, fullness, spleen deficiency, insomnia and amnesia and other diseases if taken according to the doctor's advice.