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One Gram of Poria: A Powerful Tool for Promoting Diuresis, Reducing Edema, and Strengthening the Spleen, with 6 Poria Recipes

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One Gram of Poria: A Powerful Tool for Promoting Diuresis, Reducing Edema, and Strengthening the Spleen, with 6 Poria Recipes

Precious Chinese medicinal materials often intimidate people, but today I would like to introduce this medicinal material—Poria (Fu Ling), a nourishing treasure among affordable herbs! Common Nourishing Herb – Poria 01/ Promoting Diuresis and Reducing EdemaPoria’s most prominent function is promoting diuresis and reducing edema. It can alleviate edema in the elderly and children, whether … Read more

The Story of Fu Ling (Poria) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Story of Fu Ling (Poria) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine | Medicinal Cuisine with Baiyin—Poria

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Traditional Chinese Medicine | Medicinal Cuisine with Baiyin—Poria

In the “Huainanzi: Shuo Shan Xun”, it is recorded: “The thousand-year-old pine has Poria (Fuling) below and rabbit (Tu) silk above.” When it comes to Poria, everyone is certainly familiar with it. As a medicinal and edible material that promotes diuresis and drains dampness, it is particularly favored in the southern regions of China during … Read more

Transforming with Poria: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

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Transforming with Poria: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

Poria (Fu Ling) is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos, which commonly parasitizes the roots of pine trees. It is shaped like a sweet potato, spherical, with a light brown or dark brown outer skin and pink or white interior. It has the functions of promoting urination, leaching out dampness, strengthening the spleen, … Read more

The Mysteries of Fuling (Poria) Root

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The Mysteries of Fuling (Poria) Root

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

The Efficacy and Functions of Poria (Fu Ling)

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The Efficacy and Functions of Poria (Fu Ling)

Poria (Fu Ling) is a very common traditional Chinese medicinal herb, and many of our friends may have heard of it in their daily lives. Of course, the medicinal value of Poria is very high, and appropriate consumption of Poria can not only help us achieve good health benefits but also effectively enhance the body’s … Read more

The Mystical Properties of Poria: Why is it Called the “Divine Medicine of All Seasons”?

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The Mystical Properties of Poria: Why is it Called the "Divine Medicine of All Seasons"?

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

Understanding the Family of Poria

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Understanding the Family of Poria

Click the blue text above to follow us 。 When it comes to Poria (Fu Ling), many people immediately think of the traditional Chinese medicine Poria (Fu Ling) and Earth Poria (Tu Fu Ling). The names of these two medicinal materials differ by just one character, leading many readers unfamiliar with TCM to confuse the … Read more