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【临证本草】茯苓 Overview 茯 苓 Fúílng (Shénnóng Běncǎo Jīng) is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, belonging to the family Polyporaceae. It is primarily produced in Anhui, Yunnan, and Hubei provinces. Harvesting occurs mainly from July to September. After excavation, the sclerotia are cleaned of dirt and piled for “sweating” before being spread out … Read more
Poria (Fu Ling) is sweet and bland in flavor, neutral in nature, and enters the Heart (Xin), Spleen (Pi), and Kidney (Shen) meridians. It has the effects of promoting urination, leaching out dampness, strengthening the Spleen, and calming the mind. It is primarily decocted in water and is mainly produced in Yunnan, Anhui, Hubei, Sichuan, … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Poria Cocos (Fu Ling) is considered sweet and bland in flavor, neutral in nature, and is associated with the Heart, Lung, Spleen, and Kidney meridians. It is known for its ability to promote urination, eliminate dampness, strengthen the Spleen, and calm the mind. It is suitable for conditions such as … Read more
Fu Ling (Poria) is a commonly used material in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is believed to have a sweet, bland, and neutral nature, entering the Heart, Lung, and Spleen meridians. It has the effects of promoting urination, eliminating dampness, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and calming the mind. Fu Ling is a valuable ingredient, … Read more
Are you “watching” me? Fu Ling (Poria) has a long history of medicinal use in China, being listed as a superior herb in the “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing” over 1700 years ago. The “Tu Jing Ben Cao” from the Song Dynasty contains records about Fu Ling pastries. Ancient people believed that Fu Ling, which … Read more
Poria and Red Peony Tea Ingredients: 5g Poria (Fu Ling), 3g Red Peony (Chi Shao), 3g Flower Tea. Method: Brew with 250ml boiling water for 10 minutes, then drink until the flavor is mild. Function: Strengthens the spleen and promotes urination, invigorates blood. Indications: Edema; blood stasis; ear-related dizziness. Source: Traditional medicinal tea formula. Poria … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow, and start your journey to a healthy and beautiful life… Poria, commonly known as Yunling, Songling, or Fuling, is a fungus that grows on the roots of pine trees. It resembles a sweet potato, with a black-brown outer skin and white or pink interior. The dried sclerotium of … Read more
This public account is hosted by the Yunnan Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed yet, please click the blue “Yunnan TCM” above to follow. The digestion and absorption of food in the body rely on the normal functioning of the spleen and stomach. Therefore, whether a person’s health is good … Read more
The Dual Role of Poria Story Sharing: It is said that once Empress Dowager Cixi fell ill and lost her appetite. The chefs, racking their brains, selected several traditional Chinese medicinal herbs that could strengthen the spleen and stimulate appetite. Among them was Poria (Fu Ling), which is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Expert shares health knowledge Click below to follow for free ↓↓↓ Those who often learn about TCM health preservation should have heard of Poria (Fu Ling). As the saying goes, “One tael of Poria is worth one tael of gold.” It has a long history in China, being very popular since the … Read more