Poria (Fu Ling) is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos, which commonly parasitizes the roots of pine trees. It is shaped like a sweet potato, spherical, with a light brown or dark brown outer skin and pink or white interior. It has the functions of promoting urination, leaching out dampness, strengthening the spleen, and calming the mind. It belongs to substances that are both medicinal and edible.
1. Poria (Fu Ling) + Codonopsis (Dang Shen) — Tonifies the middle and boosts Qi
2. Poria (Fu Ling) + Chinese Yam (Shan Yao) — Strengthens the spleen and tonifies the spleen
3. Poria (Fu Ling) + Fox Nut (Qian Shi) — Strengthens the spleen and stomach
4. Poria (Fu Ling) + White Hyacinth Bean (Bai Bian Dou) — Strengthens the spleen and eliminates dampness
5. Poria (Fu Ling) + Pinellia (Ban Xia) — Dries dampness and transforms phlegm
6. Poria (Fu Ling) + Cuscuta (Tu Si Zi) + Lotus Seed (Lian Zi) — Benefits Qi and tonifies the kidneys
7. Poria (Fu Ling) + Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel) — Aids in weight loss and eliminates dampness
8. Poria (Fu Ling) + Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) — Warms the middle and disperses cold
9. Poria (Fu Ling) + White Peony (Bai Shao) — Nourishes blood and softens the liver
10. Poria (Fu Ling) + Angelica (Dang Gui) — Nourishes blood and activates blood circulation
11. Poria (Fu Ling) + Jujube (Da Zao) — Supplements Qi and blood
12. Poria (Fu Ling) + Goji Berries (Gou Qi Zi) — Clears the liver, brightens the eyes, tonifies Qi and nourishes blood
13. Poria (Fu Ling) + Hawthorn (Shan Zha) — Strengthens the spleen, aids digestion, reduces fat and eliminates dampness
14. Poria (Fu Ling) + Ziziphus Seed (Suan Zao Ren) — Nourishes blood, calms the mind, and aids sleep
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