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Fu Ling (Poria), also known as Yu Ling or Song Shu, is an excellent ingredient used in both medicine and food. Its effects are extensive, suitable for consumption in all four seasons, hence it is praised as the “Divine Medicine of All Seasons.” Regardless of the ingredients or herbs it is paired with, Fu Ling can demonstrate its unique therapeutic efficacy for various ailments such as cold syndromes, dampness, wind diseases, and warm diseases.
What are the health benefits of Fu Ling?
[Ancient Text Records]
According to the “Chinese Pharmacopoeia,” “Fu Ling promotes urination and drains dampness, strengthens the spleen and calms the heart. It is used for edema, reduced urination, phlegm, dizziness, spleen deficiency with poor appetite, loose stools, anxiety, and insomnia.”
What are the other benefits of consuming Fu Ling?
✅According to Traditional Chinese Medicine:This herb belongs to the heart, lung, spleen, and kidney meridians. Its uniqueness lies in its ability to effectively expel dampness and reduce swelling while calming the mind and promoting restful sleep. It is particularly suitable for the following groups:
• Those who wake up in the morning with puffy eyelids and heavy legs
• Those with thick and greasy tongue coating and sticky stools
• Those suffering from insomnia, frequent dreams, accompanied by palpitations and forgetfulness
• Those with poor appetite and frequent diarrhea
✅Modern research confirms: Natural anti-aging agent
The polysaccharides contained in Fu Ling can effectively activate immune cells. Additionally, its combination with ergosterol forms a natural antioxidant duo, making it an ideal choice for those in sub-health conditions for daily regulation.
Fu Ling’s Health Recipe Book
Fu Ling and Job’s Tears Vitality Porridge
• Ingredients: 15g Fu Ling powder, 30g Job’s Tears, 20g Five-finger Peach. • Method: Soak Job’s Tears in water for 2 hours, then cook with Fu Ling powder and Five-finger Peach in a pot. When the porridge becomes thick, sprinkle goji berries as a garnish.
• Efficacy: A golden combination for expelling dampness, especially suitable for the humid weather.
Chen Pi and Fu Ling Spleen-Invigorating Drink
• Formula: 3g Xinhui Chen Pi + 10g Fu Ling + 2 slices of fresh ginger. • Secret: Steep in boiling water for 15 minutes and drink on an empty stomach in the morning. • Highlight: Targets phlegm-damp constitution, effectively resolving internal phlegm-dampness, significantly improving bad breath, and alleviating post-meal bloating discomfort.
Four Gentlemen Nourishing Soup
• Upgraded Formula: 9g Fu Ling + 9g Dang Shen (Codonopsis) + 9g Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) + 15g Five-finger Peach. • Soup Cooking Tips: Slow-cook with pork shank for 2 hours. • Suitable for: Qi deficiency, fatigue, pale complexion.
Three Flower Fu Ling Beauty Tea
• Innovative Combination: 10g Fu Ling + 5 rose buds + 2 hibiscus flowers. • Brewing Method: Use a health pot in flower tea mode to brew for 10 minutes. • Efficacy: Soothe the liver, relieve depression, and lighten melasma.
Three Steps to Identify Authenticity
Iodine Solution Identification Method: Authentic Fu Ling will not turn blue when exposed to iodine solution, which can rule out the possibility of starch adulteration.
Texture Inspection: Genuine Fu Ling has a solid texture; scratching it lightly with a nail will leave a mark but not produce powder.
Water Boiling Verification: Authentic Fu Ling will not disintegrate even after prolonged boiling, and its cross-section will exhibit a unique mica-like luster.
Usage Contraindications:
① For those with frequent nighttime urination, it is recommended to consume it in the morning to avoid intake after 4 PM.
② For those with Yin deficiency constitution, it is advisable to pair it with ingredients that nourish Yin, such as Mai Dong (Ophiopogon) and Shi Hu (Dendrobium).
③ During the consumption of Fu Ling, please pay attention to dietary restrictions, avoiding strong tea, white radish, and cold seafood on the same day.
Source: Compiled from Guangdong Health Information, Shaanxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
