Fu Shen Dried Fushen Sclerotium with Pine Wood Traditional TCM Herb 500g

Fu Shen (茯神), the sclerotium of Poria cocos wrapped around pine root, is a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally used in TCM decoctions. In TCM theory it is sweet and bland in flavor and associated with the heart and spleen channels. Traditionally valued in calming herbal formulas, it is commonly simmered in decoctions or soups. This is a raw herbal ingredient for traditional preparation, not a finished medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM herb Fu Shen (茯神) from Poria cocos sclerotium grown around pine root
• Supplied as dried whole pieces with attached pine wood, known as Bao Fu Shen or Fu Shen Mu
• Sweet and bland in nature according to TCM, traditionally linked to the heart and spleen channels
• Processed using traditional methods and packed in a 500g bag for convenient storage
• Suitable for herbal decoctions, soups, and traditional formulas prepared at home

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown in color with a firm, dense texture; pieces may include attached pine wood. The aroma is typically mild and faintly woody, and long simmering yields a bland, slightly earthy taste in decoction.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to nourishing soups with other food-grade herbs
• Used in congee or slow-cooked herbal recipes
• Incorporated into seasonal wellness preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Fu Shen has traditionally been used in calming formulas, often paired with herbs such as Suan Zao Ren, Long Yan Rou, and Dang Gui in decoctions or soups. It is a common ingredient in restorative recipes prepared for evening use or during seasonal transitions. Traditionally it is simmered for an extended time to extract its mild properties.

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