Fu Ling Gao (Poria & Coix Herbal Paste) — Traditional Herbal Paste with Shan Yao & Qian Shi, 220g

Fu Ling Gao (茯苓膏), also labeled Fu Shi Gao (伏湿膏), is a traditional Chinese herbal paste (膏滋) slow-crafted from a classic food-herb formula centered on Fu Ling (茯苓, Poria cocos), Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁, Coix lacryma-jobi), Qian Shi (芡实, Euryale ferox), and Shan Yao (山药, Dioscorea opposita). In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this quartet is prized as a gentle, spleen-supporting, dampness-transforming combination — sweet and neutral in nature, mild in flavor, and traditionally used to support the Middle Burner, harmonize digestion, and encourage light, easy daily wellness. Prepared by traditional slow-simmering (古法熬制) into a smooth, ready-to-eat paste, it is a convenient everyday herbal nourishment for seasonal routines.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb formula: Fu Ling, Yi Yi Ren, Qian Shi, Shan Yao
• Slow-crafted by traditional 古法熬制 (ancient simmering method)
• Ready-to-eat herbal paste (膏滋) — no brewing required
• 220g jar, sealed for freshness, 36-month shelf life
• Sourced from Anhui, a historic herb-growing region

Quality & Sensory

Each jar holds a dense, glossy paste with a deep amber-to-chestnut hue and a smooth, syrupy body that slowly ribbons off a spoon. The aroma is warm and gently earthy, carrying soft notes of toasted grain and simmered roots. On the palate it is mildly sweet with a rounded, mellow finish — a light herbal warmth from Fu Ling and Yi Yi Ren balanced by the soft, starchy sweetness of Shan Yao and Qian Shi. Taken straight from the jar or stirred into warm water, it leaves a clean, comforting aftertaste without heaviness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily spoonful taken directly from the jar as a ready-to-eat herbal paste
• Stirred into warm water as a gentle morning or afternoon herbal drink
• Blended into congee, oat porridge, or warm grain bowls
• Spread lightly on toast or mixed into yogurt for a herbal twist
• Seasonal wellness routine during humid spring and summer months

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, this four-herb combination is a classic spleen-supporting, dampness-transforming formula. Fu Ling is traditionally decocted with Yi Yi Ren in congee and soups to support gentle daily balance; Qian Shi and Shan Yao are simmered into restorative congees and longevity tonics in many southern Chinese households. Herbal paste makers (膏方 artisans) slow-simmer these ingredients with honey or maltose into a thick 膏滋 so the formula can be taken by the spoonful each day — a convenient, time-honored way to fold traditional food-herb nourishment into a busy modern routine, especially during humid seasons when the body feels heavy or sluggish.

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