Poria Fu Ling 100g Dried White Poria Cubes for Soup and Tea

Poria, known in TCM as Fu Ling (茯苓), is the dried sclerotium of Poria cocos, a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus. These sun-dried white poria cubes are a classic food-and-medicine herb traditionally associated with supporting healthy fluid balance and spleen function in TCM theory. Mild and neutral in nature with a sweet flavor, Fu Ling is commonly simmered in soups, congee, and decoctions, often paired with Euryale seeds, lotus seeds, and Chinese yam in the traditional Four Spirits Soup.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic white Poria cubes, known in TCM as Fu Ling (茯苓)
• Botanical source Poria cocos, a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus
• Sun-dried whole cubes with no added ingredients
• Neutral nature and sweet flavor in TCM theory, entering the spleen and heart channels
• Classic ingredient for Four Spirits Soup with Euryale seeds, lotus seeds, and Chinese yam

Quality & Sensory

These poria cubes are typically white to off-white with a firm, dense texture and a faint earthy aroma. When simmered, they soften slightly and impart a mild, subtly sweet taste that blends easily into soups and congee.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups and broths with lotus seeds, Euryale seeds, and Chinese yam
• Add to congee or porridge for a mild traditional herbal dish
• Include in herbal decoctions prepared at home
• Use in seasonal wellness cooking and daily family meals

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Fu Ling is traditionally used to support healthy water metabolism and spleen function, and it appears in many classical formulas. It is most often simmered in soups and congee, especially in the well-known Four Spirits Soup (Si Shen Tang) together with Qian Shi, Lian Zi, and Shan Yao. It is also a common ingredient in gentle daily herbal teas and seasonal cooking.

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