Click the blue text above to follow, and start your journey to a healthy and beautiful life… Poria, commonly known as Yunling, Songling, or Fuling, is a fungus that grows on the roots of pine trees. It resembles a sweet potato, with a black-brown outer skin and white or pink interior. The dried sclerotium of … Read more
“Chinese herbal medicine is a general term for traditional medicines in our country, which differs from Western medicine and proprietary Chinese medicine in that it does not have a standard usage manual. Our application of Chinese herbal medicine mainly refers to two national classics:“Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China” and “Clinical Use Guidelines of … 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
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
百 草 经 弘扬中医药文化 传播中医药知识 茯 苓 Ancient scholars believed that Fuling (Poria) is a spiritual entity transformed from the essence of pine trees, possessing the characteristic of concealment, hence the name “Fuling” (伏灵). The Shennong Bencao Jing lists Fuling as a superior herb: it has a sweet and neutral flavor, growing in the valleys … 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
Fuling (Poria) Source This product is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos from the family Polyporaceae. Origin Mainly produced in Anhui, Yunnan, and Hubei provinces. Also found in Henan, Guizhou, and Sichuan provinces. Harvesting and Processing Harvested from July to September, the sclerotia are dug up, cleaned of soil, and then piled for … 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
Poria Cocos (Fuling) is a fungus belonging to the family Polyporaceae and the genus Poria. 01 Alias Fuling ge, Fuling pi, Fuling kuai, Bai Fuling, Bu si mian 02 Morphological Characteristics The mycelium is white and fluffy when young, turning light brown as it matures. The aerial mycelium is short and erect, often interwoven and … 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