【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
This public account is hosted by the Yunnan Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed yet, please click the blue “Yunnan TCM” above to follow. The digestion and absorption of food in the body rely on the normal functioning of the spleen and stomach. Therefore, whether a person’s health is good … Read more
Alias: Fuling, Songyu, Busi Mian, Songshu, Songmushu, Songling. Historical Sources: 1. Shennong Bencao Jing: Fuling, Fushen, grows under large pines in the Taishan valley. Harvested in February and August, dried in the shade. 2. Tao Hongjing: Fuling is now found in Yuzhou. Naturally formed ones are as large as three to four sheng containers, with … 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
A Gift from Nature: Fu Ling Herbal Medicine The ‘Tough Nut’ in Traditional Chinese Medicine Everyone knows that a famous specialty of Beijing is Fu Ling Cake, which is made using one of its key ingredients, Fu Ling. Today, we will introduce the past and present of Fu Ling. Fu Ling, also known as Yun … 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 text to follow us A handful of Poria, 14 uses, can treat spleen deficiency, duodenal ulcers, insomnia, forgetfulness, and other 10 effects. Poria (Fu Ling) is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos, harvested mainly from July to September. After excavation, the soil is removed, and it is piled up to … Read more
1 Huang Lian (Coptis Chinensis) is a key herb for treating eye diseases, dysentery, and vomiting. However, for eye diseases, it must be combined with herbs that dispel wind and invigorate blood; for dysentery, it should be paired with herbs that move qi and guide out turbidity; and for vomiting, it should be combined with … Read more
Effects on the Cardiovascular System 1. Strengthens the heart, enhances myocardial contractility, and improves cardiac function without increasing myocardial oxygen consumption. 2. Vascular effects: dilates coronary arteries, increases myocardial blood flow; dilates peripheral blood vessels, increases blood flow; decreases cerebral blood flow. 3. Antithrombotic: increases fibrinolytic activity; prolongs bleeding and coagulation times; inhibits platelet aggregation … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, No Need to Seek Help When Sick 1Cardiovascular System Effects 1. Strengthens the heart, enhances myocardial contractility, and improves cardiac function without increasing myocardial oxygen consumption. 2. Vascular effects: dilates coronary arteries, increases myocardial blood flow; dilates peripheral blood vessels, increases blood flow; decreases cerebral blood flow. 3. … Read more