As the saying goes, “One tael of Fu Ling is worth one tael of gold.” The effects of Fu Ling are remarkable, and its applications are extensive, making it as precious as gold. Fu Ling grows on the roots of pine trees, and the medicinal part is the dried sclerotium. We often say that pines … Read more
“Chinese herbal medicine is a general term for traditional medicines in our country, which differs from Western medicine and proprietary Chinese medicine in that it does not have a standard usage manual. Our application of Chinese herbal medicine mainly refers to two national classics:“Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China” and “Clinical Use Guidelines of … Read more
Author IntroductionFuling (Poria cocos) has a sweet and bland taste, and a neutral nature. It is notably effective in promoting the discharge of dampness from the body, making it a good remedy for symptoms such as edema and difficulty urinating. The accumulation of dampness in the body often leads to various discomforts, and Fuling’s diuretic … Read more
Precious Chinese medicinal materials often intimidate people, but today I would like to introduce this medicinal material—Poria (Fu Ling), a nourishing treasure among affordable herbs! Common Nourishing Herb – Poria 01/ Promoting Diuresis and Reducing EdemaPoria’s most prominent function is promoting diuresis and reducing edema. It can alleviate edema in the elderly and children, whether … Read more
This product is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, belonging to the family Polyporaceae. It is harvested from July to September. After excavation, the soil and sand are removed, and the sclerotia are piled up to induce sweating, then spread out to dry until the surface is dry, followed by repeated … Read more
Fu Ling 茯苓 Tu Fu Ling Fu Ling VS Tu Fu Ling Fu Ling, commonly known as Yun Ling, Song Ling, and Fu Ling, is widely recognized for its extensive benefits throughout the four seasons, and was praised by ancient scholars as a “divine medicine for all seasons.” In traditional Chinese medicine, there is also … Read more
Fu Ling (Poria) 1The Story of Fu Ling Fu Ling is classified as a superior herb in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica). The Ming dynasty physician Li Shizhen explained its name in the Ben Cao Gang Mu (Compendium of Materia Medica), stating: “Fu Ling, Fu Tu, Song Yu, … Read more
In the “Huainanzi: Shuo Shan Xun”, it is recorded: “The thousand-year-old pine has Poria (Fuling) below and rabbit (Tu) silk above.” When it comes to Poria, everyone is certainly familiar with it. As a medicinal and edible material that promotes diuresis and drains dampness, it is particularly favored in the southern regions of China during … Read more
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