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
The complete Fu Ling (Poria) appears in round, oval, flat, or irregular clumps of varying sizes. The outer skin is thin, brownish or blackish-brown, rough, with wrinkles and constrictions, sometimes partially peeling off. It is solid in texture, with a granular fracture surface, light red near the edge, and small honeycomb-like holes, while the interior … Read more
Poria (Fu Ling) The term “authentic medicinal materials” first appeared in the late Ming Dynasty in the play “Peony Pavilion” by Tang Xianzu[1]. Here, “Dao” refers to an administrative division in ancient China, equivalent to a modern province, while “Di” refers to the specific production area below the “Dao” level. As early as the Eastern … Read more
Poria is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb, classified as a superior product in the Shen Nong’s Materia Medica. Aliases: Fuling, Futu, Fulings, Fuling, Songyu, Jiangchen Futai, Yunling, Futou, Songshu, Songmushu, Songling. Source: This product is the dried sclerotium of the fungus Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, belonging to the family Polyporaceae. It is harvested mainly … 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
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
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
Poria, also known as Fu Ling (Poria cocos) or Fu Shen, is a traditional Chinese herb widely used in Chinese medicine. Poria has various effects including strengthening the spleen and benefiting the stomach, promoting diuresis and reducing edema, calming the mind, and possessing anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for treating various diseases.Effects and Uses of … Read more
Fu Ling (Poria) is a medicinal fungus that grows on the roots of wild pine trees, with its main active components being polysaccharides and triterpenes. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Fu Ling has been widely used for various therapeutic purposes since ancient times, possessing significant medicinal value. The efficacy and uses of Fu Ling are … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Fu Ling (Poria), a medicinal fungus that holds an important position in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, has been known alongside the prosperity of Chinese civilization. For thousands of years, it has been a precious medicinal material in TCM, praised as a “divine medicine for all seasons,” its … Read more