Zhu Ling Polyporus Sclerotium Slices 500g Dried Herbal Decoction Pieces for Traditional Soup and Tea Preparation

Zhu Ling, known in TCM as Zhu Ling (猪苓), is the dried sclerotium of Polyporus umbellatus, a shelf fungus traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. These sliced pieces are typically light brown to tan with a firm, fibrous texture. In TCM theory, Zhu Ling is considered neutral in nature with sweet and bland flavor, traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural water metabolism. Commonly simmered in decoctions or herbal soups. This is a food-grade raw botanical, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Zhu Ling (猪苓) sclerotium slices from Polyporus umbellatus
• Traditional TCM herb classified as sweet, bland, and neutral in nature
• Firm sliced form convenient for decoction and soup preparation
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging with 12-month shelf life for freshness
• Sold as a food-grade raw botanical for culinary and herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a light brown to grayish-brown exterior with a paler, firm interior and a subtle earthy aroma. Texture is dense and slightly fibrous. When simmered, Zhu Ling typically yields a mild, bland taste that blends easily with other herbs in decoctions and soups.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Combined with other water-metabolism herbs in TCM formulas
• Used in seasonal wellness cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zhu Ling is traditionally used to support the body's natural fluid balance and is a classic component of formulas such as Wuling San, where it is paired with Fu Ling, Ze Xie, Bai Zhu, and Gui Zhi. It is typically prepared by simmering the slices in water or adding them to long-cooked soups. Traditionally valued in damp-season wellness routines.

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