Poria coco is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine commonly used in daily life. It is sweet and mild medicine. It has the functions of supporting vital qi, promoting water and reducing swelling, softening infiltration and moistening, invigorating spleen and soothing heart, and Poria is an important medicine for improving water and reducing swelling. Poria can be matched with some other Chinese medicinal materials, whatever making tea or decocting medicinal herbs. It is mainly distributed in Guangdong, Sichuan, Yunnan, Hubei and so on.
Chinese Name | 茯苓 |
Pin Yin Name | Fu Ling |
English Name | Poria |
Latin Name | Poria cocos |
Botanical Name | Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf |
Other name | Indian bread, Poria cocos, Tuckahoe, China root |
Appearance | Large, firm, brown skin, with white exquisite cross section, and strong in sticking tooth. |
Smell and Taste | No smell, bland taste. |
Specification | Whole, slices, powder (We can also extract if you need) |
Part Used | Fungus |
Shelf life | 2 Years |
Storage | Store in cool and dry places, keep away from strong light |
Shipment | By Sea, Air, Express, Train |
1.Poria can help to relieve water retention in the body;
2.Poria can boosts digestive functions;
3.Poria can help to calm the mind and improve sleep;
4.Poria can induce diuresis and drain dampness;
5.Poria can invigorate spleen and induce tranquilization.
1.People who are weak kidney cannot be used this herbal medicine Poria.