Overview
TCM mushroom for sleep and immunity.
Mechanism of action
Pachymic acid anti-inflammatory.
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Evidence-based benefits
Sleep support
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · Well tolerated
Drug interactions
No notable interactions reported.
Safety & non-supplemental interactions
Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.
- ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
- ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)
- ·Autoimmune disease (theoretical immune activation)
- ·Alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, sedating antihistamines (additive CNS depression)
- ·Immunosuppressants
Supplement interactions
None listed.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Scientific evidence (8)
Poria cocos for insomnia
Lee SM, et al.
30 insomnia patients
Improved sleep parameters.
PubMed: Poria Cocos — Sleep support
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