Chi Fu Ling (Poria cocos Rubra) — Dried Red Poria Herb, Unsulfured, 500g

Chi Fu Ling (Poria cocos Rubra), also known as Red Poria or Sōng Líng (松苓), is the dried reddish outer portion of the Poria sclerotium, a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chì Fú Líng (赤茯苓). For centuries, Chi Fu Ling has been prized as a dampness-transforming, water-regulating, and spirit-calming herb, traditionally used to support fluid metabolism, ease heaviness in the body, and harmonize the Heart and Spleen. Its nature is sweet, bland, and neutral, making it a gentle yet profoundly effective herb for promoting smooth flow of fluids and restoring internal balance.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional dampness-transforming food herb
• Dried red Poria sclerotium, unsulfured
• Poria cocos Rubra, Chi Fu Ling
• Sourced from Northeast China, new crop
• 500g bulk pack for daily decoction and soup

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its characteristic reddish-brown outer color, firm texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the pieces soften and yield a gentle, slightly sweet and bland infusion with a clean, neutral taste that blends smoothly into soups and herbal formulas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal decoction blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal dampness-clearing formulas
• Daily herbal tea blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chi Fu Ling is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support fluid balance and daily nourishment, especially during humid seasons. It is a common ingredient in dampness-clearing soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Bai Zhu, Yi Yi Ren, and Chen Pi. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion that supports the body's natural fluid metabolism.

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