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茯苓 · Fu Ling
Poria Mushroom
Wolfiporia cocos
— Neutral, sweet, bland · Heart, Spleen, Kidney
Traditional uses
Water retention
Loose stools
Restless mind
Used in
Insomnia & Poor Sleep
Stress & Anxiety
Bloating & Indigestion
Loose Stools
Cough with Phlegm
Heartburn & Acid Reflux
Heaviness & High Cholesterol
Water Retention & Puffiness
Poor Appetite & Food Stagnation
⚠ Safety
Gentle; caution with frequent urination.
Sources
Wikipedia – Wolfiporia cocos (photo & botany)
Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Eastland Press)
Scheid, Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies (Eastland Press)
NCCIH – Herbs at a Glance (US National Institutes of Health)
