Poria Fu Ling Dried Herbal Slices Traditional TCM Herb for Decoctions and Soups 500g

Poria, known in TCM as Fu Ling (茯苓), is the dried sclerotium of Poria cocos, a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus. Sourced from the mountainous Dabie region of Anhui, these slices are prepared using traditional methods without sulfur fumigation. In TCM theory, Fu Ling is neutral in nature and sweet and bland in flavor, traditionally associated with the heart, spleen, and kidney channels. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, and congee as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Fu Ling (茯苓) from the Dabie Mountain region of Anhui
• Botanical source Poria cocos, the dried sclerotium used in TCM
• Prepared with traditional processing and not sulfur fumigated
• Neutral nature with sweet and bland flavor in TCM theory
• Versatile for decoctions, soups, congee, and daily herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale white to light beige in color with a firm, dense texture and a subtle earthy aroma. When simmered, the slices soften slightly and impart a mild, bland, faintly sweet taste that blends easily with other herbs and ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Added to nourishing soups with lotus seed or Chinese yam
• Cooked into congee or rice porridge
• Brewed as a mild daily herbal tea

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Fu Ling has long been valued in classical formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Bai Zhu, Codonopsis, and Chinese yam. Traditionally used to support the spleen and calm the spirit in TCM theory, it is a common ingredient in four-herb soup, seasonal tonics, and everyday congee. Many households simmer it during damp summer months as part of traditional dietary practice.

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