Fu Shen Dried Sclerotium with Pine Root Core 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoctions and Daily Herbal Teas

Fu Shen (茯神), the pine-root-encircled sclerotium of Poria cocos, is a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued in TCM practice. In TCM theory it is sweet and bland in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the heart and spleen channels. These hand and machine cut slices are supplied as a food-grade raw botanical for decoctions, teas, and soup preparations. Store in a cool dry place and consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially for special populations.

Key Selling Points

• Fu Shen (茯神) is the portion of Poria cocos sclerotium that grows around a pine root core
• Botanical source Poria cocos, a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus long used in classical formulas
• Large cut slices with visible pine root core, traditionally called the eye
• Hand and machine cut processing for convenient decocting and brewing
• Suitable for herbal teas, decoctions, and soup recipes in daily wellness routines

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale white to light beige in color with a firm, dense texture and a subtle earthy aroma. When simmered, the slices soften slightly and yield a mild, bland, faintly sweet taste that blends well with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM botanicals
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to nourishing soup recipes
• Use in congee or slow cooked wellness dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Fu Shen is traditionally associated with calming the spirit and supporting restful sleep, and it frequently appears in classical formulas such as Suan Zao Ren Tang and Gui Pi Tang. It is commonly simmered with herbs like Suan Zao Ren, Long Yan Rou, and Dang Gui in decoctions and soups, and is often prepared in the evening as a gentle herbal tea.

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