Zhu Ling Slices (Polyporus umbellatus) — Dried TCM Herb for Soup & Decoction, 500g
Price range: $16.42 through $19.66
Description
Zhu Ling Slices (Polyporus umbellatus) are the dried sclerotium slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zhū Líng (猪苓). For centuries, Zhu Ling has been prized as a water-regulating, dampness-draining herb, traditionally used to support fluid metabolism and ease heaviness in the body. Its nature is sweet, bland, and neutral, making it a gentle yet profoundly effective herb for promoting the smooth movement of fluids and harmonizing the body's waterways.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional dampness-draining TCM herb
- Dried Zhu Ling sclerotium slices
- Polyporus umbellatus
- Suitable for soup, decoction, and tea
- Naturally sun-dried, 500g bulk pack
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sliced and naturally sun-dried to preserve its pale greyish-white color, firm yet slightly spongy texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices soften and yield a gentle, subtly sweet infusion with a clean, neutral taste that blends easily into soups and herbal formulas without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Zhu Ling |
| Botanical Name | Polyporus umbellatus |
| Form | Dried Slices |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Naturally Sun-Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Herbal decoction blends
- Daily herbal tea
- Seasonal slow-cooking
- Soup-pack ingredient
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Zhu Ling is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily fluid balance and ease heaviness during damp seasons. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Fu Ling, Bai Zhu, and Yi Yi Ren. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other mild herbs for a light, neutral infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Zhu Ling?
A: Zhu Ling is the common Chinese name for dried sclerotium slices of Polyporus umbellatus, a traditional herb used in TCM soups and decoctions.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Zhu Ling?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Zhu Ling is associated with draining dampness, promoting fluid metabolism, and supporting the body's waterways. It is often used in soups and decoctions for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Zhu Ling slices?
A: Rinse the slices and simmer them with soup ingredients, or decoct them in water as part of a herbal blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Select polyporus umbellatus tablets 0 5kg, Standardized polyporus umbellatus slices 0 5kg, Poria cocos powder 0 5kg |
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