Herb Name: Fu Ling (Poria) Alias: Yun Ling Harvesting and Processing: In the second or third year, harvested from July to September in pine forests. After digging, remove the soil and pile it up to ‘sweat’ before spreading it out to dry until the surface is dry, then ‘sweat’ again, repeating several times until wrinkles … 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
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
Fu Ling (Poria), belonging to the fungal kingdom, is classified under the Basidiomycota phylum, Agaricomycetes class, Polyporales order, Polyporaceae family, and Poria genus. Historical Records “Bielu”: Fu Ling and Fu Shen grow in the valleys of Mount Tai under large pines. They are harvested in February and August and dried in the shade. “Bencao Tujing”: … Read more
Click the blue text ★ NEWS ★ Follow us ★ Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine: Poria (Fu Ling) ★ Poria (Fu Ling) Poria is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos, belonging to the family Polyporaceae. It has the effects of promoting urination and leaching out dampness, strengthening the spleen and stomach, calming the mind, … Read more
Poria Ling Family: Polyporaceae Scientific Name:Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf Common Names:Also known as:Fu Tu, Fu Ling, Fu Ren, Fu Tu, Song Yu, Jiang Chen Fu Tai, Yun Ling, Song Ling Morphological Characteristics:The typical form is its sclerotium. It is often irregularly shaped, spherical, flat, elongated, or oval, varying in size from as small as a … Read more
In the previous issue, we discussed Tufuling (Earth Poria), to avoid confusion, this issue will focus on Fuling (Poria). 伏苓 (Fuling) 【Morphological Characteristics】 It is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos. It appears irregular in shape, either spherical or in clumps. The outer skin is thin and rough, ranging from brownish-yellow to dark … Read more
Poria (Fu Ling) is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine and is commonly used as an herbal material. It offers numerous benefits to the human body, including the ability to relieve cough and eliminate dampness, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and exert antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects during instances of internal inflammation. It can also alleviate symptoms … Read more
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