Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.
Fu Ling
茯苓 Fu Ling
Poria
Nature
平
Taste
甘、淡
📍
Meridians
心 · 脾 · 肾
💊 Actions
Promotes diuresis and drains dampness, strengthens the spleen, calms the heart and spirit. Used for edema, urinary retention, and insomnia.
Contraindications
Contraindicated for patients with frequent urination due to cold. Do not use with vinegar.
📖 Usage & Dosage
Decoct 9-15 grams. The skin (outer layer) is stronger in promoting diuresis than the inner flesh.
🏠 Poria / Chinese mushroom
Poria grows on pine roots. In the Middle East, medicinal fungi are not traditionally used, but this has begun to spread with the growing interest in alternative medicine.