Poria Cocos Herb vs Black Cumin Anatolian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Poria Cocos Herb

Poria cocos

Immune Support

Nigella sativa var. anatolica

Immune Support

Poria Cocos Herb

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Black Cumin Anatolian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Underground fungus growing on pine roots used in TCM as a spleen, heart, and mind tonic across 2,000 years of medicine.

Cultivated variety of black seed from Anatolian region, revered in Ottoman medicine as cure for all diseases except death.

Active Compounds

pachymaran, pachymic acid, beta-glucans, triterpenoids

thymoquinone, nigellone, fixed oils, saponins

Traditional Uses

spleen and stomach tonic in TCM, calming the mind and heart, treatment of insomnia and anxiety

immune tonic, digestive aid, treatment of diabetes and hypertension in Ottoman medicine

Modern Uses

immune modulating, anxiolytic, diuretic

immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic

Adult Dosage

10-15g dried fungus decoction or 500mg extract

1-2 tsp oil or 1-3g seeds daily

Contraindications

frequent urination - increases urination, pregnancy high doses

bleeding disorders, pre-surgery anticoagulation risk

Side Effects

diarrhea in excess doses

hypoglycemia risk in diabetics

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E