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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, … Read more
Author: Chen Jiabao, He Xian Memorial Hospital, Panyu District, Guangzhou Editor: Su Qunfang, Sanjiao Hospital, Zhongshan City Fuling (Poria) As a well-known traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Fuling is also a common ingredient in many families’ daily soups. However, many people may mistakenly believe that Fuling is a type of plant root like other commonly used … Read more
Poria (Fu Ling) is a very common traditional Chinese medicinal herb, and many of our friends may have heard of it in their daily lives. Of course, the medicinal value of Poria is very high, and appropriate consumption of Poria can not only help us achieve good health benefits but also effectively enhance the body’s … Read more
Poria (Fu Ling) is sweet and bland, with a neutral nature, nourishing without being greasy, and diuretic without being harsh. It is known as the “Divine Medicine of All Seasons” because it can be used throughout the year, effectively addressing various ailments related to cold, heat, wind, and dampness when combined with other herbs. The … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us 。 When it comes to Poria (Fu Ling), many people immediately think of the traditional Chinese medicine Poria (Fu Ling) and Earth Poria (Tu Fu Ling). The names of these two medicinal materials differ by just one character, leading many readers unfamiliar with TCM to confuse the … Read more
The complete Fu Ling (Poria) appears in round, oval, flat, or irregular clumps of varying sizes. The outer skin is thin, brownish or blackish-brown, rough, with wrinkles and constrictions, sometimes partially peeling off. It is solid in texture, with a granular fracture surface, light red near the edge, and small honeycomb-like holes, while the interior … Read more
Poria (Fu Ling) The term “authentic medicinal materials” first appeared in the late Ming Dynasty in the play “Peony Pavilion” by Tang Xianzu[1]. Here, “Dao” refers to an administrative division in ancient China, equivalent to a modern province, while “Di” refers to the specific production area below the “Dao” level. As early as the Eastern … Read more
Editor’s Note Fu Ling (Poria) is a large family, which includes Bai Fu Ling (White Poria), Chi Fu Ling (Red Poria), Fu Shen (Poria Sclerotium), and Fu Ling Pi (Poria Skin). Fu Ling is a type of fungal sclerotium that generally grows by parasitizing the roots of pine trees. It has been recorded in the … Read more
Poria is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb, classified as a superior product in the Shen Nong’s Materia Medica. Aliases: Fuling, Futu, Fulings, Fuling, Songyu, Jiangchen Futai, Yunling, Futou, Songshu, Songmushu, Songling. Source: This product is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, belonging to the family Polyporaceae. It is harvested mainly … Read more
A Gift from Nature: Fu Ling Herbal Medicine The ‘Tough Nut’ in Traditional Chinese Medicine Everyone knows that a famous specialty of Beijing is Fu Ling Cake, which is made using one of its key ingredients, Fu Ling. Today, we will introduce the past and present of Fu Ling. Fu Ling, also known as Yun … Read more