Poria (Fuling) 

Poria (Fuling) is a type of mushroom, which usually grows on pine trees. Its typical color of poria is light brown, with striations on the outer skin. It is relatively soft to the touch, odorless, and has slightly elastic properties. It is usually gathered from the tree, cut into pieces of various length, and dried in the shade before being used medicinally. Fuling is been used for 2,000 years in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It's one of the most commonly prescribed traditional remedies in China.

Health Properties

Experiments conducted in China show that poria decoctions can promote diuresis and treat loose stools or diarrhea. It is also used to inhibit the growth of a variety of bacteria, including s. aureus, bacillus coli, and bacillus proteus. 

Expels Dampness

The primary use of poria is to promote urination to leach out dampness. According to Chinese medicine theory, this medicinal plant is most effective in combating conditions relating to the spleen and the digestive tract. It strengthens the stomach by evenly circulating the energy produced by food, and is known as a potent tonic for the bladder and kidneys regulation. The herb also comes with diuretic properties that help the body rid itself of excess dampness.

Anti-inflammation

In traditional Chinese medicine, poria is considered to have either a sweet taste or no taste, and neutral properties. It is associated with the Heart, Spleen, Lung and Kidney meridians. Among its functions, poria expels dampness, invigorates the spleen, relaxes the mind and replenishes the middle jiao. It is often combined with other herbs to create larger formulas used to treat conditions ranging from dysuria and edema to insomnia.

Poria (Fuling) is often used in the nutritional health care and pharmaceutical industries, such as tablet, capsule, and etc. Apart from above main qualities, Chinese medicine doctors also consider that Fu Ling helps with hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, and diabetes. 

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