Poria Slices Sliced 600g | Fu Ling 茯苓片

Fu Ling Pian (茯苓片), poria in slice cut, 600g. Thin chalky white slices that decoct faster than cubes or rolls — the same gentle, near-tasteless herb that appears in more Chinese formulas than almost any other.

• 600g of poria in thin slice cut
• Botanical name Wolfiporia extensa
• Thin slices — decoct faster than cubes
• Chalky white, mild and neutral in flavour
• Also available in cube and roll cuts

Traditional use of Poria Slices

Fu Ling is described in Chinese medicine as draining damp, strengthening the spleen and calming the spirit. After liquorice it is arguably the most-used herb in the entire formulary.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Fu Ling · Chinese 茯苓片 · also written 雲苓 · pharmaceutical Latin Poria · botanical name Wolfiporia extensa · English: poria slices, hoelen, tuckahoe · Cantonese: fuk ling

Chinese herbs are sold under many names. If you were given a different name or a prescription slip you cannot match, send it to us and we will identify it for you.

Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.