fu ling presentation

7/28/2019 Fu Ling Presentation

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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

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