Coix Seed (Yìyǐrén) is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, which belongs to the Poaceae family. Coix Seed is also known as Job’s tears and is a perennial herb. It is listed as a superior herb in both the Shennong Bencao Jing and Bencao Gangmu. Coix Seed has a sweet taste and … Read more
【临证本草】茯苓 Overview 茯 苓 Fúílng (Shénnóng Běncǎo Jīng) is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, belonging to the family Polyporaceae. It is primarily produced in Anhui, Yunnan, and Hubei provinces. Harvesting occurs mainly from July to September. After excavation, the sclerotia are cleaned of dirt and piled for “sweating” before being spread out … Read more
Poria (Fu Ling) is sweet and bland in flavor, neutral in nature, and enters the Heart (Xin), Spleen (Pi), and Kidney (Shen) meridians. It has the effects of promoting urination, leaching out dampness, strengthening the Spleen, and calming the mind. It is primarily decocted in water and is mainly produced in Yunnan, Anhui, Hubei, Sichuan, … Read more
Poria and Red Peony Tea Ingredients: 5g Poria (Fu Ling), 3g Red Peony (Chi Shao), 3g Flower Tea. Method: Brew with 250ml boiling water for 10 minutes, then drink until the flavor is mild. Function: Strengthens the spleen and promotes urination, invigorates blood. Indications: Edema; blood stasis; ear-related dizziness. Source: Traditional medicinal tea formula. Poria … Read more
Fu Ling 茯苓 Tu Fu Ling Fu Ling VS Tu Fu Ling Fu Ling, commonly known as Yun Ling, Song Ling, and Fu Ling, is widely recognized for its extensive benefits throughout the four seasons, and was praised by ancient scholars as a “divine medicine for all seasons.” In traditional Chinese medicine, there is also … Read more
Fu Ling (Poria), a key herb for promoting urination and resolving dampness Promotes urination, resolves dampness, strengthens the spleen, and calms the heart This issue introduces the herb for young TCM practitioners The herb is——Fu Ling (Poria) 1. Source and Prescription Names 【Source】 It is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos, belonging to … Read more
— Issue 101 — Poria (Fuling) PORIA Alias Fu Ling, Fuling, Song Yu, Fu Tu, Song Mu Shu Source 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 … 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
Click the blue words to follow us Inheriting the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and spreading TCM culture Poria (Fu Ling) 【Scientific Name】茯苓 (Fu Ling) 【Alias】云苓 (Yun Ling) 【Preparation】Take Poria, soak, wash, moisten, steam slightly, and then cut the skin and chunks or cut into thick slices and dry. 【Properties and Channels】Sweet, bland in … Read more
“Fu Ling, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. Also known as: Fu Tu, Song Yu, Bu Si Mian, Song Shu, Song Ling, Song Mu Shu. It is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, belonging to the family Polyporaceae. The variety produced in Yunnan is called “Yun Ling” and is of superior … Read more