百 草 经
弘扬中医药文化
传播中医药知识
茯 苓
Ancient scholars believed that Fuling (Poria) is a spiritual entity transformed from the essence of pine trees, possessing the characteristic of concealment, hence the name “Fuling” (伏灵). The Shennong Bencao Jing lists Fuling as a superior herb: it has a sweet and neutral flavor, growing in the valleys of Mount Tai under large pines. Long-term consumption calms the soul, nourishes the spirit, suppresses hunger, and prolongs life.
【性味与归经】Sweet, bland, neutral. Enters the Heart, Lung, Spleen, and Kidney meridians.
【作用与功效】Promotes urination and leaches out dampness, strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, calms the heart and nourishes the spirit. Commonly used to regulate symptoms of anxiety, palpitations, depression, insomnia, and vivid dreams. Fuling is rich in polysaccharides and lecithin, essential substances that directly participate in the body’s anti-aging processes. Fuling is white in color, belongs to the Metal element, and enters the Lung meridian, which nourishes the skin through the Qi mechanism of the Lung meridian.
【禁忌】When taking Fuling, avoid strong tea, coffee, and overly spicy foods that may affect its efficacy; due to its downward-moving properties, pregnant women should use it cautiously.
药食同源
【茯苓大枣粥】
【原料】20g Fuling (Poria) powdered, 10 red dates, 50g glutinous rice, appropriate amount of white sugar.
【做法】Wash the red dates and remove the pits; add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, add the red dates and glutinous rice to cook porridge; when the porridge is almost done, add the Fuling powder and white sugar, mix well.
【功效】Strengthens the Spleen and benefits Qi, promotes urination and leaches out dampness.
【茯苓饼】
【材料】50g Fuling (Poria) powdered, 100g flour, 30g yam powder, 2 eggs, appropriate amount of white sugar, a little black sesame.
【做法】Beat the eggs in a bowl to make egg liquid; add Fuling powder, flour, yam powder, and white sugar, then add some water to mix into a batter; heat oil in a frying pan, pour in the batter, and cook on low heat until both sides are golden brown, sprinkle with a little black sesame, and serve.
【功效】Strengthens the Spleen and nourishes the heart, calms the spirit. Suitable for children with weak Spleen and Stomach and picky eaters.
【四神豆浆】
【材料】Equal parts of Qian Shi (Euryale), Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), Lian Zi (Lotus Seed), and Fuling (Poria).
【做法】Soak for 12 hours and then blend into soy milk.
【功效】Strengthens the Spleen and Kidney, consolidates essence and stops leakage, nourishes the heart and calms the spirit.
【茯苓养胃汤】
【材料】20g Fuling (Poria), 100g fresh Huai Shan (Chinese Yam), 20g Qian Shi (Euryale), 20g Lian Zi (Lotus Seed), 250g pork bones.
【做法】Wash the pork bones and blanch them, soak Qian Shi and Lian Zi in warm water for 1 hour; add an appropriate amount of water to the pot and bring to a boil, then add the above ingredients; simmer for 1 hour; season to taste.
【功效】Tonifies the middle and benefits Qi, strengthens the Spleen and leaches out dampness. Suitable for those with loose stools, diarrhea, and abdominal distension after eating.
【茯苓馄饨】
【材料】400g free-range chicken meat, 200g Fuling (Poria) powder, 50g fermented black soybeans, 2000ml water, wonton wrappers, appropriate amount of salt.
【做法】Add fermented black soybeans to water, bring to a boil, then simmer for half an hour, strain the liquid and discard the soybeans; chop the chicken meat, add Fuling powder, and appropriate amount of salt to make the filling; wrap into small wontons and cook in the soybean broth until done.
【功效】Fuling wontons are derived from the Bencao Gangmu, and Li Shizhen believed they could treat “elderly choking and obstruction,” effective after three to five doses.
Editor | Zhang Jiahui, Gang Yong, Huang Xiaona
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Editor-in-Chief | Wang Bing
Editor | Zhang Jiahui, Huang Xiaona
