Poria Fu Ling 茯苓 Dried Cubes 500g for Tea Soup and Decoction

Poria, known in TCM as Fu Ling (茯苓), is the dried sclerotium of Poria cocos, a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus. These dried cubes are sun-dried and suitable for steeping in water, simmering in soups, or adding to congee. In TCM theory, Fu Ling is sweet and bland in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with supporting dampness resolution and spleen health. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Poria cubes from Anhui, a classic TCM botanical
• Botanical source Poria cocos, plant part sclerotium
• Sun-dried processing with no added ingredients
• Traditionally used in TCM for dampness and spleen support
• Versatile for tea, soup, decoction, and congee

Quality & Sensory

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

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a mild daily herbal tea
• Simmer in soups with meats or vegetables
• Add to congee or porridge for traditional cooking
• Use in herbal decoctions with other TCM botanicals

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Fu Ling is traditionally used to support healthy fluid metabolism and spleen function, and it appears in many classic formulas such as Si Jun Zi Tang and Wu Ling San. It is commonly simmered in soups, cooked into congee, or included in decoction blends, especially during damp or humid seasons.

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