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

Poria, known in TCM as Fu Ling (茯苓), is the dried sclerotium of Poria cocos, a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus. These dried Fu Ling pieces are a mild, neutral herb traditionally associated with supporting healthy water metabolism and spleen function in TCM theory. Suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas, this edible-grade botanical is intended for traditional herbal preparation and daily wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Poria sclerotium pieces, a classic TCM herb known as Fu Ling
• Botanical source Poria cocos, traditionally sourced from Yunnan
• Neutral and sweet in TCM nature, traditionally linked to spleen and dampness support
• Dried whole pieces suitable for grinding into powder at home
• Versatile for decoctions, congee, soups, and herbal tea preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale white to light beige in color with a firm, dense texture and a subtle earthy aroma. When simmered, Fu Ling pieces yield a mild, slightly sweet and starchy taste with no strong bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Added to soups and congee for traditional culinary use
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea, alone or with other botanicals
• Ground into powder for use in traditional herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Fu Ling is a sweet and neutral herb entering the heart, spleen, and kidney channels, traditionally used to promote urination, strengthen the spleen, and calm the spirit. It is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Si Jun Zi Tang and Wu Ling San, and is often paired with Bai Zhu, Ren Shen, or Gui Zhi. Traditionally simmered in soups, congee, or long-boiled decoctions, it is also a popular daily wellness herb in seasonal cooking.

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