Poria Fu Ling 茯苓 Dried Cubes 500g Sulfur Free 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 white to pale beige cubes and slices are dried without sulfur fumigation and can be ground into powder. In TCM theory, Fu Ling is bland and sweet in flavor and traditionally associated with supporting dampness resolution and spleen health. A versatile pantry herb for teas, soups, and decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Fu Ling (茯苓) dried Poria cubes and slices from Anhui, China
• Botanical source Poria cocos, a classic TCM medicinal fungus
• Sulfur-free drying preserves natural color and aroma
• Firm white cubes suitable for grinding into powder at home
• 500g value pack for daily teas, soups, and herbal decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Typically white to pale beige with a firm, dense texture and a mild, faintly starchy aroma. When simmered, the pieces soften slightly and yield a light, neutral taste that blends easily with other herbs and ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups and congee
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to multi-herb decoctions
• Grind into powder for culinary or herbal use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Fu Ling is traditionally used to drain dampness, strengthen the spleen, and calm the spirit, and it appears in many classic formulas such as Si Jun Zi Tang and Wu Ling San. It is commonly simmered in soups and congee with lotus seed, Chinese yam, or coix seed, or added to decoctions. A popular ingredient in seasonal wellness cooking.

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