Poria Fu Ling 500g Dried White Poria Cubes 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. These white poria cubes are a mild, neutral herb traditionally valued for dampness-related patterns in TCM theory. Commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or steeped as tea, often alongside lily bulb, Chinese yam, and sour jujube seed. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Fu Ling (茯苓) dried white poria cubes from Anhui
• Botanical source Poria cocos, a classic TCM medicinal fungus
• Neutral nature and bland flavor traditionally associated with dampness support
• Cut into convenient cubes for decoction, soup, or tea brewing
• 500g resealable bag suitable for regular household herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically white to off-white in color with a firm, dense texture and a faint earthy, mushroom-like aroma. When simmered or steeped, poria typically yields a very mild, bland taste with a slightly starchy smoothness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to soups and congee for traditional culinary use
• Steep cubes in hot water as a mild daily herbal tea
• Pair with lily bulb, Chinese yam, and sour jujube seed in blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Fu Ling is traditionally used to support healthy fluid metabolism and spleen function, and it appears in many classical formulas. It is commonly decocted with herbs such as Bai Zhu and Gan Cao, simmered in nourishing soups, or steeped with lily bulb and sour jujube seed as a calming evening tea. Its bland, neutral character makes it a frequent base herb in seasonal and daily wellness recipes.

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