Click the blue words to follow us Inheriting the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and spreading TCM culture Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) 【Scientific Name】Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) 【Aliases】Job’s tears, coix, adlay, Chinese pearl barley, and other regional names. 【Preparation】 1. Coix Seed: Take the raw material, remove the husk and impurities, and … Read more
The culture of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history. Since the time of “Shennong tasting hundreds of herbs,” “medicine” and “food” have been inseparable. In the development of food and medicine, a unique culture of “food as medicine” has formed, believing that many foods are both food and medicine, capable of preventing and … Read more
Fu Ling (Poria) is a commonly used material in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is believed to have a sweet, bland, and neutral nature, entering the Heart, Lung, and Spleen meridians. It has the effects of promoting urination, eliminating dampness, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and calming the mind. Fu Ling is a valuable ingredient, … Read more
1 Fu Ling (Poria) has five main uses: to stop diarrhea, promote urination, open the pores, eliminate internal heat, and generate body fluids. 2 Qi moves and moistens, while water moves with Qi. When water stagnates, Qi is obstructed, and when Qi is obstructed, water accumulates. Fu Ling primarily acts through Qi, thus its treatment … Read more
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
Excessive internal dampness is not a pleasant condition, manifesting in symptoms such as difficulty urinating, edema, phlegm retention, dysuria, leukorrhea, damp bi syndrome, and eczema, all of which are indicative of dampness accumulation within the body. This water and dampness, though different in name, are of the same nature. Water is the accumulation, while dampness … Read more
Today, I want to share with you an incredibly important herb that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years—Fu Ling (Poria). Fu Ling is one of the nine divine herbs, known as “immortal food.” The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing classifies Fu Ling as a top-grade health supplement, which can … Read more
As the saying goes, “One tael of Fu Ling is worth one tael of gold.” The effects of Fu Ling are remarkable, and its applications are extensive, making it as precious as gold. Fu Ling grows on the roots of pine trees, and the medicinal part is the dried sclerotium. We often say that pines … Read more
Author IntroductionFuling (Poria cocos) has a sweet and bland taste, and a neutral nature. It is notably effective in promoting the discharge of dampness from the body, making it a good remedy for symptoms such as edema and difficulty urinating. The accumulation of dampness in the body often leads to various discomforts, and Fuling’s diuretic … Read more
Poria (Fu Ling) is sweet and bland, with a neutral nature, nourishing without being greasy, and diuretic without being harsh. It is known as the “Divine Medicine of All Seasons” because it can be used throughout the year, effectively addressing various ailments related to cold, heat, wind, and dampness when combined with other herbs. The … Read more