Fu Ling
Submitted by L0rne on Tue, 2006-11-14 15:32.
Latin name: Poriae Cocos Sclerotium
Fu Ling Also Known As: Fungus Nucleus, Fu Ling, FuShen, Hoelen, Indian Bread, Matsuhodo, Polyporus, Poria, Tuckahoe. Wolfiporia cocos, synonym Poria cocos.
Properties: SWEET, BLAND - NEUTRAL
Dosage: 9-15g.
Meridians/Channels: HEART, SPLEEN, LUNG
- promotes urination , drains damp
- strengthen spleen, harmonize middle Jiao
- quiet's heart and calms spirit
Also Used For: Traditionally, Fu Ling / Poria mushroom filaments have been used for amnesia, anxiety, restlessness, fatigue, tension, nervousness, dizziness, dysuria and urination problems, edema, insomnia, splenitis, stomach problems, diarrhea, tumors, and as an antitussive. In herbal combinations, poria filaments have been used as a component of various herbal combinations for treating diarrhea, chronic glomerulonephritis, tinnitus, and for decreasing upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding.
Spence Pentland Dr. TCM, FABORM, graduated from the acclaimed International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He completed his internship at Anhui Hospital of TCM, Hefei City, China. Since 2004 Spence has been treating pain, stress, & reproductive health in Vancouver BC. To learn more about Spence 