Poria Fu Ling Cubes 500g Dried Poria cocos Herbal Chunks for Decoction and Soup

Poria, known in TCM as Fu Ling (茯苓), is the dried sclerotium of Poria cocos, a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus. These selected white Fu Ling cubes are cut into small uniform pieces for convenient decocting, simmering, and blending with other herbs. In TCM theory, Fu Ling is neutral in nature and sweet and bland in flavor, traditionally associated with the heart, spleen, and kidney channels. Store at room temperature in a dry place and use as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Selected all-white Fu Ling cubes cut from fresh-crop Poria sclerotium
• Sourced from Yuexi County, Anhui, a well-known Poria producing region
• Small cube form releases flavor readily during simmering and decoction
• Traditionally used in TCM for dampness-supporting and spleen-supporting formulas
• Versatile 500g loose pack suitable for soups, congee, and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

The cubes are typically white to off-white with a firm, dense texture and a subtle earthy aroma. When simmered, they typically yield a mild, bland, slightly starchy taste that blends easily with other herbs and ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with lean meat or poultry
• Add to congee or rice porridge for a traditional herbal touch
• Decoct with other TCM herbs such as atractylodes or licorice
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea with goji or chrysanthemum

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine practice, Fu Ling is a classic herb found in many well-known formulas, often paired with Bai Zhu, Gan Cao, and Gui Zhi. It is traditionally associated with supporting healthy water metabolism and spleen function in TCM theory. Home cooks commonly add it to four-herb soup, seasonal congee, and gentle daily decoctions, especially during humid seasons.

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