Essential Knowledge of Chinese Medicine: Fu Ling (Poria)

Essential Knowledge of Chinese Medicine: Fu Ling (Poria)

Compiled by Zhao Anqi Returning from the grass hall, the smoke and clouds linger, the yellow sash hangs low, what can be done? Because you seek medicine in Huayang, beneath the green pines, Fu Ling is abundant. This poem by Li Shangyin tells us about the harvesting location of Fu Ling (Poria) — it grows … Read more

Popularizing Chinese Medicine: Poria

Popularizing Chinese Medicine: Poria

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

The Efficacy and Functions of Poria (Fu Ling)

The Efficacy and Functions of Poria (Fu Ling)

Fu Ling (Poria) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, classified as a superior herb in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing. Alias: Fu Ling. Source: It is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos, which often grows on the roots of red pine or true fir. Most commercial products are cultivated artificially, with … Read more

Poria (Fu Ling) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Poria (Fu Ling) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the blue words to follow us Inheriting the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and spreading TCM culture Poria (Fu Ling) 【Scientific Name】茯苓 (Fu Ling) 【Alias】云苓 (Yun Ling) 【Preparation】Take Poria, soak, wash, moisten, steam slightly, and then cut the skin and chunks or cut into thick slices and dry. 【Properties and Channels】Sweet, bland in … Read more

The Four Benefits and Functions of Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle)

The Four Benefits and Functions of Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle)

Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle) is a common traditional Chinese medicinal herb with extensive applications in TCM. It possesses numerous medicinal values and can assist in treating various diseases, benefiting our health. Let’s explore the benefits and functions of Jin Yin Hua. 1. Benefits and Functions of Jin Yin Hua 1. Clears Heat and Detoxifies Jin … Read more

Dan Shen: Not Just a Supplement, but a Vital Herb for Blood Circulation and Calming the Mind

Dan Shen: Not Just a Supplement, but a Vital Herb for Blood Circulation and Calming the Mind

When it comes to “shen” (参), people instinctively think of supplements, such as Ren Shen (Ginseng), Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Xi Yang Shen (American Ginseng), and Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellaria). These herbs are known for their ability to tonify Qi, especially Ren Shen, which is renowned for its ability to replenish Yuan Qi (元气). The single … Read more