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Poria / Hoelen 茯苓

Fú Líng · Poria cocos (Sclerotium)

Drain Dampness 利水渗湿
Nature
Neutral 平
Flavour
Sweet, bland 甘、淡
Channels
Heart, Spleen, Lung, Kidney 心·脾·肺·肾
Part used
Dried sclerotium (a fungus growing on pine roots)
Species
Wolfiporia cocos (Poria cocos)
Origin
Yunnan, Anhui, Hubei

Traditional actions

Promotes urination and drains dampness, strengthens the Spleen, calms the heart and spirit.

Traditionally used for

Oedema, difficult urination, loose stools, palpitations, insomnia with damp.

How it is prepared

Recipes using Poria / Hoelen

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