Fu Shen Slices (Poria cocos with Pine Root) — Dried TCM Herb for Calming the Spirit, 500g
Price range: $6.70 through $11.56
Description
Fu Shen Slices (Poria cocos with pine root) are the dried, sliced sclerotium of a revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Fú Shén (茯神). Closely related to Fu Ling (茯苓) but distinguished by the pine root core it envelops, Fu Shen has been prized for centuries as a spirit-settling, heart-calming herb used to ease restlessness, palpitations, and disturbed sleep. Its nature is sweet, bland, and neutral, making it a gentle yet profoundly grounding herb for quieting the Shen and harmonizing the Heart and Spleen.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional spirit-calming (安神) herb
- 100% Shen content — pine-root core intact
- Sulfur-free, sliced dried sclerotium
- Yunnan origin, 500g bulk pack
- Food-herb grade for soups and decoctions
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale ivory-to-cream color, dense chalky texture, and faint earthy aroma. The pine-root core (茯神木) appears as a distinct woody center within the slice. When decocted, Fu Shen yields a mild, bland, slightly sweet infusion that is smooth and neutral, blending quietly into soups and formulas without overpowering other herbs.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Fu Shen |
| Botanical Name | Poria cocos (with pine root) |
| Form | Dried Slices |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Origin | Yunnan, China |
Usage Scenarios
- Traditional herbal decoctions
- Chinese-style calming soups and broths
- Herbal tea blends for evening wind-down
- Congee and grain porridge
- Soup-pack ingredient with other TCM herbs
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Fu Shen is decocted into soups, congee, and calming tonics to settle the spirit and quiet the heart. It is a classic companion to Suan Zao Ren (jujube seed), Long Yan Rou (longan flesh), and Bai Zhu in traditional formulas for restful sleep and steady emotions. As a daily tea, it is simmered alone or blended with jujube and goji berry for a gentle, grounding infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Fu Shen?
A: Fu Shen is the common Chinese name for the dried sclerotium of Poria cocos that has grown around a pine root. It is a traditional TCM herb closely related to Fu Ling, valued for its spirit-calming properties.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Fu Shen?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Fu Shen is associated with calming the spirit (安神), settling the heart, and supporting restful sleep. It is often used in decoctions and soups for daily emotional balance.
Q: How do I use dried Fu Shen slices?
A: Rinse the slices and simmer them with soup ingredients or other herbs in a decoction. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference. This product is a food ingredient and is not a substitute for medicine.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
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| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Fu shen contains shen rate 10 0 5kg, Fu shen contains shen rate 50 0 5kg, Fu shen contains shen rate 90 0 5kg, Fu shen contains shen rate 100 0 5kg |
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