Poria Fu Ling Fu Ling Blocks 1000g Dried Sclerotium Poria cocos for Cooking and Decoction

Poria, known in TCM as Fu Ling (茯苓), is the dried sclerotium of Poria cocos, a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus. These cut blocks are prepared by traditional processing and are not sulfur-fumigated. 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 used in cooking, soups, and decoctions. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Poria sclerotium blocks known in TCM as Fu Ling (茯苓)
• Botanical source Poria cocos, a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus
• Cut block form suitable for cooking, soups, and decoctions
• Traditional processing with no sulfur fumigation
• Anhui origin, 1000g per bag, sealed storage in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

Poria blocks typically appear white to light beige with a firm, dense texture and a mild, starchy aroma. When simmered in soups or decoctions, they typically soften and yield a bland, slightly sweet taste that blends well with other herbs and foods.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with roots, seeds, or meats
• Add to congee or porridge for traditional culinary use
• Use in decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Incorporate into seasonal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Fu Ling is traditionally associated with supporting healthy water metabolism, strengthening the spleen, and calming the spirit. It is a classic ingredient in well-known formulas such as Si Jun Zi Tang and Wu Ling San, and is often paired with Bai Zhu, Ren Shen, or Gui Zhi. Traditionally, it is simmered in soups, congee, or decoctions, especially in damp-season or daily wellness cooking.

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