Zhu Ling Polyporus Sclerotium Dried Slices Traditional Chinese Herbal Decoction Ingredient 500g

Zhu Ling (猪苓), also written Zhu Ling (猪屎苓), is the dried sclerotium of Polyporus umbellatus, a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus. In TCM theory it is neutral in nature and sweet and bland in flavor, traditionally associated with the kidney and bladder channels. These whole-form dried slices are supplied as a food-grade raw botanical for decoction and herbal formulas, not as a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Zhu Ling (猪苓) sclerotium slices from Polyporus umbellatus
• Whole natural form with no further processing beyond drying and slicing
• Traditionally used in TCM water-promoting and damp-draining formulas
• Sourced from Shaanxi, a recognized producing region for this fungus
• Supplied as a 500g pack of edible agricultural raw herb

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices are light brown to grayish-brown with a firm, dense texture and a pale, starchy interior. The aroma is typically mild and fungal, and decocted liquid usually carries a bland, slightly earthy taste with little bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to water-draining herbal formulas with Fu Ling or Ze Xie
• Used in TCM clinics and herbal pharmacies as a raw dispensing herb
• Prepared in herbal soup stocks following traditional recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zhu Ling is traditionally used to promote urination and drain dampness, and it appears in classic formulas such as Wuling San alongside Poria, Alisma, Atractylodes and Cinnamon twig. It is typically decocted in water, often sliced to aid extraction, and used in formulas addressing edema, difficult urination, or internal dampness in traditional practice.

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