 Poria
(Fuling)
Pharmaceutical Name : Poria
Botanical Name : Poria cocos (schw.) wolf
Common Name : Poria, Tuckahoe, Indian bread,
Hoelen
Source of Earliest Record : Shennong Bencao
Jing
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations : The fungus is gathered, cut
into pieces and dried in the shade.
 Properties & Taste : Sweet or no taste
and neutral
Meridians : Heart, spleen and kidney
Functions:
• Invigorates vital energy to strengthen the body.
• Induces diuresis
• Increases the secretion and flow of urine.
• Expels dampness.
• Invigorates the spleen.
• Tranquilizes and relaxes the mind.
• Replenishes the middle-jiao
Indications & Combinations:
1. Dysuria and edema. Poria (Fuling) is used
with Umbellate porefungus (Zhuling), Alismatis
rhizome (Zexie) and White atractylodes (Baizhu)
in the formula Wuling San.
2. Retention of phlegm and fluids manifested
as dizziness, palpitations and cough. Poria
(Fuling) is used with White atractylodes (Baizhu)
and Cinnamon twigs (Guizhi) in the formula
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang.
3. Excessive dampness and deficiency of the
spleen manifested as poor appetite, diarrhea
and lassitude. Poria (Fuling) is used with
Pilose asiabell root (Dangshen) and White
atractylodes (Baizhu) in the formula Sijunzi
Tang.
4. Palpitations and insomnia. Poria (Fuling)
is used with Wild jujube seed (Suanzaoren)
and Polygala root (Yuanzhi).
Dosage: 10-15 g |
