【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
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
Poria (Fu Ling) is a type of traditional Chinese medicine and can also be used in daily dietary practices. Regular consumption of Poria is highly beneficial for the body. So, what are the benefits of frequently eating Poria? Poria is also known as Fu Ling, Fu Tu, Fu Ling, Fu Ling, Song Yu, Jiang Chen … Read more
Excessive internal dampness is not a pleasant condition, manifesting in symptoms such as difficulty urinating, edema, phlegm retention, dysuria, leukorrhea, damp bi syndrome, and eczema, all of which are indicative of dampness accumulation within the body. This water and dampness, though different in name, are of the same nature. Water is the accumulation, while dampness … 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
“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
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
Fu Ling (Poria), belonging to the fungal kingdom, is classified under the Basidiomycota phylum, Agaricomycetes class, Polyporales order, Polyporaceae family, and Poria genus. Historical Records “Bielu”: Fu Ling and Fu Shen grow in the valleys of Mount Tai under large pines. They are harvested in February and August and dried in the shade. “Bencao Tujing”: … Read more
Poria Cocos (Fu Ling) Poria Cocos, known as Fu Ling, is a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus derived from the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, belonging to the family Polyporaceae. It is harvested primarily between July and September. After excavation, the sclerotia are cleaned of soil, subjected to a “sweating” process, and … Read more
Click the blue text ★ NEWS ★ Follow us ★ Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine: Poria (Fu Ling) ★ Poria (Fu Ling) Poria is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos, belonging to the family Polyporaceae. It has the effects of promoting urination and leaching out dampness, strengthening the spleen and stomach, calming the mind, … Read more