Poria Fu Ling 500g Dried Chinese Herbal Slices for Tea Soup and Decoction Use

Poria, known in TCM as Fu Ling (茯苓), is the dried sclerotium of Poria cocos, a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus. This listing offers dried white Poria pieces prepared for food and herbal use. In TCM theory, Fu Ling is neutral in nature with sweet and bland flavor and is traditionally associated with the spleen, heart, and kidney channels. It is commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, and congee as part of everyday herbal cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM herb Fu Ling (茯苓) supplied as dried white Poria pieces
• Botanical source Poria cocos, a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus
• Dried processing suitable for decoction, soup, and congee preparation
• Neutral nature with sweet and bland flavor in traditional TCM classification
• Versatile ingredient for daily herbal cooking and seasonal wellness recipes

Quality & Sensory

Dried Poria pieces typically appear white to pale beige with a firm, dense texture and a subtle earthy aroma. When simmered, they soften gradually and impart a mild, bland taste that blends easily with other herbs and ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal soups such as Four Spirits Soup with Chinese yam, euryale seed, and lotus seed
• Added to slow-cooked congee for traditional daily nourishment
• Boiled in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Used in seasonal food recipes and home herbal cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Fu Ling is traditionally used to support dampness resolution, spleen function, and calming of the spirit, and it appears in many classical formulas. It is a core ingredient of Si Shen Tang, the Four Spirits Soup, traditionally paired with Chinese yam, euryale seed, and lotus seed. Home cooks also add it to congee and slow soups, especially in humid seasons.

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