Recently, with the typhoon weather, although the temperature is no longer as hot as before, the humidity has greatly increased. Many people say that this year’s hot days seem to have turned into “plum rain days,” and they feel that the dampness in their bodies is heavy, waking up without energy, heavy legs, oily skin, … Read more
Poria Cocos (Fu Ling) is one of the most commonly used medicinal herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Ancient texts refer to it as the “divine medicine of all seasons” due to its wide-ranging effects that are not limited by season and its compatibility with various herbs. It is effective for various ailments, whether they … 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
PoriaFulingPORIA1. 2020 Edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia This product is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, belonging to the family Polyporaceae. It is harvested from July to September. After excavation, the soil and sand are removed, and it is piled for “sweating”. It is then spread out to dry until the … Read more
Fu Ling (Poria), also known as Yu Ling (Jade Spirit), Fu Ling (Poria), Wan Ling Gui (Ten Thousand Spirit Cinnamon), and Fu Tu (Poria Fungus). It is the dried sclerotium of the fungus from the family Polyporaceae. It is harvested mainly from July to September. After excavation, the soil and sand are removed, and it … Read more
<Fu Ling (Poria)> Fu Ling (Poria) is one of the commonly used herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Its properties are neutral, and it is often combined with various other herbs to form many classic TCM formulas. One liang of Fu Ling combined with one liang of Jin (another herb) is a common practice, as … 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
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