猪苓
Meanings
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umbrella polypore sclerotium; Polyporus umbellatus sclerotium
A medicinal fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine as a diuretic, antipyretic, and antitussive. Often encountered in kampo formulas.
See also: チョレイマイタケ
Chorei is used as an ingredient in kampo medicine.
The sclerotium of this mushroom is called chorei and is said to have diuretic effects.