Poria Cocos Fú Línɡ Aliases Poria, Poria Skin, Poria Block, Red Poria, White Poria, Fuling, Fuling, Fuling, Fuling, Fuling, Songyu, Jiangchen Futa, Yunling, Futu, Songshu, Songmushu, Songling, Busi Mian Functions Promotes urination and leaches out dampness, strengthens the spleen and calms the heart. Used for edema, reduced urination, phlegm and dizziness, spleen deficiency with poor … 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
Name: Poria (Fú Línɡ) Pinyin: Fú Línɡ Alias: Poria cocos, Poria skin, Poria block, Red Poria, White Poria Source: This product is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos, belonging to the family Polyporaceae. It is harvested from July to September. After excavation, the soil is removed, and it is piled up to “sweat” … Read more
Recently, Changsha has been experiencing continuous rain, making people feel drowsy and lethargic, as if their heads are wrapped in a damp cloth, leaving them in a state of confusion. Everywhere is wet and filled with moisture. Many people are experiencing a series of symptoms such as dizziness, heaviness in the head, chest tightness, abdominal … Read more
What to do about excessive dampness? Five recommended traditional Chinese medicines for dampness removal In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), “dampness” is one of the “six excesses” (wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, fire), which refers to a series of diseases and symptoms caused by dampness evil, collectively known as “dampness syndrome”. According to the source of … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), dampness is considered one of the most difficult pathogenic factors to eliminate. Dampness is the root cause of many diseases, and without removing it, recovery is challenging. Therefore, the elimination of dampness has been a focus of extensive research by Chinese medical practitioners. The invasion of dampness can lead to … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Lian Qiao (Forsythia) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb, derived from the dried fruit of the Oleaceae family plant. The fruit is harvested in autumn when it matures, cleaned of impurities, and dried for medicinal use. It is known for its ability to clear heat and detoxify, as well as reduce swelling and … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Lian Qiao (Forsythia Suspensa) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It is derived from the dried fruit of the Oleaceae family plant, harvested in autumn when the fruit matures. After harvesting, impurities are removed, and the fruit is air-dried for medicinal use. Lian Qiao can clear heat and detoxify, as well as … Read more
Characteristics of the Herb This herb is oval to oblong in shape, slightly flattened. It measures 1.5 to 2.5 cm in length and 0.5 to 1.3 cm in diameter. The surface has irregular longitudinal wrinkles and numerous small raised spots, with one prominent longitudinal groove on each side. The tip is sharply pointed, and the … Read more
The Efficacy, Uses, Contraindications, and Nutritional Value of Forsythia (Lian Qiao) Forsythia, the fruit of the plant Forsythia suspensa, belongs to the Oleaceae family. It flowers and bears fruit 3-4 years after planting. There are two medicinal types: “Qing Qiao” (Green Forsythia) and “Lao Qiao” (Mature Forsythia). Qing Qiao is harvested in early September when … Read more