Poria Fu Ling Dried Herb Slices 200g with Astragalus 100g for Tea and Soup

Poria, known in TCM as Fu Ling (茯苓), is the dried sclerotium of Poria cocos, a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus. This set pairs 200g of dried Poria pieces with 100g of Astragalus (Huang Qi, 黄芪) root. In TCM theory, Poria is bland and neutral and traditionally associated with supporting dampness resolution and spleen function. Traditionally simmered in teas, soups, and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Poria (Fu Ling, 茯苓) pieces from Poria cocos, a classic TCM fungus
• Bundle includes 200g Poria and 100g Astragalus (Huang Qi, 黄芪) root in two jars
• Traditionally used in TCM to support healthy dampness metabolism and spleen function
• Simply dried processing with no added ingredients, suitable for daily herbal cooking
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, soups, and congee

Quality & Sensory

Poria pieces are typically firm, white to pale beige, with a dense, starchy texture and a mild, faintly sweet aroma. Astragalus slices are typically pale yellow and fibrous with a light, bean-like scent. When simmered, the brew is typically mild, slightly sweet, and earthy.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer Poria and Astragalus together as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add Poria pieces to soups and broths during long simmering
• Cook Poria into rice congee with grains and other herbs
• Prepare a traditional two-herb decoction with Astragalus

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Fu Ling is traditionally used in formulas aimed at promoting urination and strengthening the spleen, and it is a common ingredient in Four Poria Decoction and Five Ingredients with Poria Powder. Huang Qi is traditionally paired with Fu Ling for qi-supporting soups and teas, especially in seasonal tonics and congee recipes.

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