Poria Cocos: A Culinary Delight for Spleen Health and Digestion

Poria Cocos: A Culinary Delight for Spleen Health and Digestion

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

Poria Cocos: An Overview of Its Properties and Uses

Poria Cocos: An Overview of Its Properties and Uses

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

Cultivation and Management of Poria Cocos

Cultivation and Management of Poria Cocos

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 the sclerotia are piled up to induce sweating, then spread out to dry until the surface is dry, followed by repeated … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Benefits of Poria Cocos and Its Six Combinations for Strengthening the Spleen and Stomach, Promoting Diuresis and Resolving Dampness

Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Benefits of Poria Cocos and Its Six Combinations for Strengthening the Spleen and Stomach, Promoting Diuresis and Resolving Dampness

Poria Cocos (Fu Ling) is one of the most commonly used medicinal herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Ancient texts refer to it as the “divine medicine of all seasons” due to its wide-ranging effects that are not limited by season and its compatibility with various herbs. It is effective for various ailments, whether they … Read more

Poria Cocos: A Comprehensive Overview

Poria Cocos: A Comprehensive Overview

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

Essence of Materia Medica: A Superior Product for Promoting Diuresis, Resolving Dampness, Strengthening the Spleen, and Calming the Mind

Essence of Materia Medica: A Superior Product for Promoting Diuresis, Resolving Dampness, Strengthening the Spleen, and Calming the Mind

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of the Chinese nation. In the process of promoting the health culture of TCM, the Zhaoqing City Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital has been actively involved! The health science popularization column “Essence of Materia Medica” is presented by several herbalists from the hospital, using simple and understandable language to … Read more

Understanding a Plant Each Day: Poria Cocos

Understanding a Plant Each Day: Poria Cocos

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