Poria Fu Ling 茯苓 Dried Slices 450g Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces for Soup and Tea

Poria, known in TCM as Fu Ling (茯苓), is the dried sclerotium of Poria cocos, a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus. These pale white to light beige slices are naturally sun-dried with a mild earthy aroma. In TCM theory, Fu Ling is neutral in nature and sweet and bland in flavor, traditionally associated with the heart, spleen, and kidney channels. It is commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, and congee. This product is a raw herbal ingredient and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Poria cocos sclerotium slices known in TCM as Fu Ling 茯苓
• Naturally sun-dried with no bleaching, preserving the original pale color
• Neutral nature and sweet bland flavor traditionally valued in Chinese herbal formulas
• Convenient slice and cube form ready for soups decoctions and congee
• Sourced from mainland China and packed in a 450g sealed canister

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale white to light beige with a firm dense texture and a faint earthy mushroom-like aroma. When simmered, the slices soften slightly and impart a mild neutral taste that blends easily into soups and herbal teas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with lean pork or chicken
• Add to congee or rice porridge for traditional nourishment
• Brew as a mild herbal tea with other neutral herbs
• Include in classic TCM decoction formulas

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine practice, Fu Ling has long been used in classic formulas and household cooking, often paired with herbs such as Bai Zhu, Dang Shen, and Yi Yi Ren. It is a common ingredient in four-herb soup, health congee, and seasonal autumn and winter tonics. Families traditionally simmer the slices slowly to release their mild flavor into broths and teas.

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