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Polyporus umbellatus
Parasitic mushroom growing on oak and birch roots; used in TCM and Kampo as diuretic and immune modulator.
Zhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus) is a parasitic mushroom used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Kampo for its diuretic and immunomodulatory properties. It is primarily indicated for urinary difficulty, edema, and dampness accumulation, and is a key component of the formula Zhu Ling Tang. Its active compounds include polysaccharides (beta-glucans), ergosterol, and polyporenic acids, which contribute to its antitumor, hepatoprotective, and immune-enhancing effects.
The diuretic effect of Polyporus umbellatus is attributed to inhibition of renal tubular reabsorption of sodium and chloride, increasing urine output. Its immunomodulatory actions are mediated through beta-glucan activation of dectin-1 and complement receptor 3 (CR3) on macrophages and natural killer cells, enhancing phagocytosis and cytokine production. Antitumor polysaccharides induce apoptosis via mitochondrial pathways and inhibit angiogenesis by downregulating VEGF. Hepatoprotective effects involve antioxidant activity through scavenging free radicals and upregulating phase II detoxification enzymes.
Parasitic mushroom growing on oak and birch roots; used in TCM and Kampo as diuretic and immune modulator.
Zhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus) is a parasitic mushroom used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Kampo for its diuretic and immunomodulatory properties. It is primarily indicated for urinary difficulty, edema, and dampness accumulation, and is a key component of the formula Zhu Ling Tang. Its active compounds include polysaccharides (beta-glucans), ergosterol, and polyporenic acids, which contribute to its antitumor, hepatoprotective, and immune-enhancing effects.
The diuretic effect of Polyporus umbellatus is attributed to inhibition of renal tubular reabsorption of sodium and chloride, increasing urine output. Its immunomodulatory actions are mediated through beta-glucan activation of dectin-1 and complement receptor 3 (CR3) on macrophages and natural killer cells, enhancing phagocytosis and cytokine production. Antitumor polysaccharides induce apoptosis via mitochondrial pathways and inhibit angiogenesis by downregulating VEGF. Hepatoprotective effects involve antioxidant activity through scavenging free radicals and upregulating phase II detoxification enzymes.