Poria Cocos vs Maracuja

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Poria Cocos

Wolfiporia cocos

Nervine

Passiflora edulis

Nervine

Poria Cocos

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Maracuja

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A mild adaptogenic fungus growing on pine roots, used in TCM and Kampo to calm the mind.

Brazilian passion fruit plant; fruit popular as food while leaves and flowers are used medicinally for anxiety, insomnia, and hypertension.

Active Compounds

pachymic acid, triterpenoids, beta-glucans, polysaccharides

passiflorin, isoorientin, orientin, vitexin, chrysin

Traditional Uses

anxiety, spleen deficiency, insomnia, edema

Anxiety, Insomnia, Hypertension, Digestive spasms

Modern Uses

immunomodulatory, anxiolytic, anti-tumor, diuretic

Sedative effects, Anxiolytic activity, Antihypertensive properties, Antispasmodic action

Adult Dosage

6-15g daily

Leaf tea: 1-2 cups at bedtime; 500mg extract at bedtime; fruit juice daily

Contraindications

urinary frequency

CNS depressants additive, Pregnancy, Operating machinery

Side Effects

generally very well tolerated

Sedation, Drowsiness, Hypotension

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E