Dried Poria Cocos Slices Fu Ling 250g Traditional Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Poria Cocos Slices, known in TCM as Fu Ling (茯苓), from Wolfiporia cocos. This sclerotium is sliced into pale, firm decoction pieces traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Fu Ling is considered sweet and bland, neutral in nature, and associated with the Heart, Spleen, and Kidney channels. It is commonly simmered in water or added to soups and congee as a gentle daily herbal ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Identifiable single herb: Fu Ling (茯苓), Wolfiporia cocos sclerotium
• Sliced dried decoction pieces ready for simmering or soup use
• Neutral, sweet-bland nature in TCM theory
• Traditionally associated with the Heart, Spleen, and Kidney channels
• Sourced from Jilin and packed as a 250g food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically off-white to pale beige with a firm, slightly chalky texture. They have a mild, earthy aroma and little taste on their own. When simmered, the decoction is typically light and clear with a faint neutral herbal note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a single-herb decoction
• Added to traditional Chinese herbal soups
• Cooked into congee or rice dishes
• Combined with other herbs in daily tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Fu Ling is traditionally used in decoctions and soups, often paired with herbs such as Bai Zhu, Shan Yao, or Chen Pi. It is commonly simmered for 20 to 30 minutes and included in congee, seasonal soups, and gentle daily herbal formulas. Traditional texts associate it with supporting the Spleen and calming the Spirit.

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