Shrunken pore syndrome

Wolfiporia extensa is a fungus in the family Polyporaceae. It is a wood-decay fungus but has a subterranean growth habit. It is notable in the development of a large, perennial underground sclerotium that resembles a small coconut.

Description

This sclerotium called "Tuckahoe" or "Indian bread", was used by Native Americans as a source of food in times of scarcity. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is known as fúlíng, and is considered to be sweet and bland in flavor.

Habitat and distribution

Wolfiporia extensa is found in many different regions and habitats. It is common in the Pacific Northwest and is also found in the Northeastern United States, Europe, and Asia.

Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Wolfiporia extensa is used for its diuretic, sedative, and tonic effects. It is also used in the treatment of insomnia, restlessness, palpitations, and decreased appetite.

See also

• List of Polyporaceae species
• Traditional Chinese medicine

External links

• MycoBank
• Index Fungorum

Shrunken pore syndrome Resources
Need Help Finding a Doctor? Need help finding a doctor or specialist anywhere in the world? Explore our world directory. WikiMD's DocFinder can assist you in locating millions of physicians.	Medical Knowledge Access the latest research - Most recent articles Ongoing trials.

Translate to: East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski