PinyinFú Línɡ Alias Fú Tū (《本经》), Fú Líng (《史记》), Fú Lěn (《广雅》), Fú Lín, Fú Tū (《唐本草》), Sōng Yú (《记事珠》), Jiàng Chén Fú Tái (《酉阳杂俎》), Yún Lín (《滇海虞衡志》), Fú Tù (《纲目》), Sōng Shǔ, Sōng Mù Shǔ, Sōng Lín (《广西中药志》). Source《本经》 Origin The dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos, belonging to the family Polyporaceae. Wild … Read more
Pediatric Spleen-Strengthening and Digestion-Promoting Dietary Therapy ■Applicable for children with spleen and stomach deficiency, poor appetite, and weakness with low food intake. Commonly used herbs include Shan Zha (Hawthorn), Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven), Mai Ya (Barley Sprouts), Fu Ling (Poria), and Lian Zi Rou (Lotus Seed). Foods used include radish, meat, … Read more
PinyinFú Línɡ Alias Fú Tū (《本经》), Fú Líng (《史记》), Fú Lěn (《广雅》), Fú Lín, Fú Tū (《唐本草》), Sōng Yú (《记事珠》), Jiàng Chén Fú Tái (《酉阳杂俎》), Yún Lín (《滇海虞衡志》), Fú Tù (《纲目》), Sōng Shǔ, Sōng Mù Shǔ, Sōng Lín (《广西中药志》). Source《本经》 Origin The dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos, belonging to the family Polyporaceae. Wild … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbal Medicine, No Need to Seek Help When Sick PinyinFú Línɡ Alias Fú Tū (《Bencao Jing》), Fú Línɡ (《Shiji》), Fú Lín (《Guangya》), Fú Línɡ, Fú Tū (《Tang Bencao》), Sōng Yú (《Jishi Zhu》), Jiàng Chén Fú Tái (《Youyang Zazhu》), Yún Lín (《Dianhai Yuheng Zhi》), Fú … Read more
Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 1075 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: Suan Zao Ren Tang (Sour Jujube Decoction) is used to treat insomnia, and this is my first time hearing about its use in paste form. Are there some formulas where changing the dosage form yields better results? Can we … Read more
Ling Gui Gan Zao Tang (Poria, Cinnamon, Licorice, Jujube Soup) 【Origin】”Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), “Jin Gui Yao Lue” (Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet) 【Composition】Fu Ling (Poria), Rou Gui (Cinnamon), Gan Cao (Licorice), Da Zao (Jujube), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) 【Indications】Water Qi obstructing the heart due to deficiency of Middle Yang 【Symptoms】Palpitations, … Read more
The Efficacy and Indications of Poria (Fu Ling) 1. It is used for patients with gastrointestinal symptoms, primarily for functional dyspepsia or those suffering from chronic diarrhea. Long-term use of Poria can significantly improve symptoms of diarrhea. Additionally, it strengthens the spleen and resolves dampness, thereby enhancing the patient’s appetite. 2. It is indicated for … Read more
“ Strengthening the Spleen and Eliminating Dampness Recently, the weather has been hot and humid, alternating between sweltering heat and torrential rain. Such conditions can be exhausting and lead to poor appetite, especially for those with a weak spleen and stomach or a damp-heat constitution. In these cases, Fu Ling (Poria) soup can be beneficial. … Read more
Poria (Fu Ling), also known as Yuling and Songshu, has a sweet taste and neutral nature. It is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that provides excellent health benefits for the human body and can assist in the treatment of various diseases. Poria can be used in medicinal preparations and can also be consumed … Read more
Do you often experience cold pain in your stomach, cold hands and feet, or diarrhea after eating cold foods? This may be due to a deficiency of cold in the spleen and stomach! Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the spleen and stomach are the foundation of postnatal health and the source of qi and … Read more