Fu Ling (Poria cocos) Dried Herb — Yunnan Food-Herb for Tea & Soup

Fu Ling (Poria cocos), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Fú Líng (茯苓), is the dried sclerotium of a highly revered food herb traditionally called White Poria or Indian Bread. For centuries, Fu Ling has been prized as a gentle, spleen-supporting, dampness-transforming herb used to support digestion, calm the spirit, and promote smooth fluid metabolism. Its nature is sweet, bland, and neutral, making it one of the most balanced and widely used herbs in Chinese food therapy.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional spleen-supporting food herb
• Dried Yunnan Fu Ling sclerotium
• Poria cocos, food-herb ingredient
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• Clean, dried, uniform-grade quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale ivory to creamy white color, firm yet slightly chalky texture, and faint earthy aroma. When simmered or brewed, the pieces soften and release a mild, neutral taste with a subtle sweetness, blending quietly into broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Fu Ling is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle daily tonics to support digestion and fluid balance. It is a common ingredient in four-herb soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Chinese yam, lotus seed, and euryale seed. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with dried tangerine peel and jujube for a light, neutral infusion.

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