White Poria Fu Ling Dried Sclerotium Cubes 500g for Tea and Soup Traditional Chinese Herb

White Poria, known in TCM as Fu Ling (茯苓), is the dried sclerotium of Poria cocos, a wood-decay fungus long used in Chinese herbal practice. These cut cubes are firm, pale, and neutral in nature with a bland, slightly sweet flavor. Traditionally associated with supporting dampness resolution and spleen health in TCM theory, they are commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or steeped as a mild daily tea.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic White Poria Fu Ling cut into convenient cubes for easy brewing and cooking
• Botanical source Poria cocos, a classic fungus used in TCM for centuries
• Neutral nature and bland sweet flavor make it suitable for daily herbal tea
• Versatile form for decoctions, congee, soups, and seasonal wellness recipes
• 500g value pack sold as a food-grade dried botanical

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale white to light beige cubes with a firm, dense texture and a faint mushroom-like aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquid is typically clear with a mild, bland, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep cubes in hot water as a mild daily herbal tea
• Simmer in soups and broths with grains or lean meats
• Add to congee or rice porridge for traditional nourishment
• Include in herbal decoction blends with other TCM botanicals

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Fu Ling is traditionally associated with promoting urination, resolving dampness, strengthening the spleen, and calming the spirit. It is a staple in classic formulas such as Si Jun Zi Tang and Wu Ling San, and is commonly paired with Bai Zhu, Dang Shen, or Yi Yi Ren. Families also add it to seasonal soups and congee, especially during humid weather.

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