茯 (fú) - Poria — a type of medicinal fungus (Poria

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Poria — a type of medicinal fungus (Poria cocos) used in traditional Chinese medicine, often found in the term 'fuling'.

Poria — a type of medicinal fungus (Poria

Usage highlights

Poria cocosPoria and Atractylodes MacrocephalaPoria with skinRed PoriaPoria powder

Synonyms

  • 茯苓— Poria cocos (full name)
  • 茯神— Poria with pine root (medicinal variant)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The herbal formula contains poria (茯苓).
  • Poria is used to treat dampness (湿气) in traditional medicine.
  • Fuling is a type of edible fungus (食用菌).

Collocations

  • Poria cocos(茯苓)
  • Poria and Atractylodes Macrocephala(茯术)
  • Poria with skin(茯苓皮)
  • Red Poria(赤茯苓)
  • Poria powder(茯苓粉)

Idioms

  • Poria and Cinnamon Twig Decoction(茯苓桂枝汤)
  • Poria, Polyporus, Alisma, and Atractylodes Powder(茯苓泽泻汤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Fuling (茯苓) has been used in Chinese medicine for over 2000 years, first recorded in the Shennong Bencao Jing.
  • It grows on the roots of pine trees and is considered a tonic for strengthening the spleen and calming the mind.
  • In traditional medicine, it's classified as sweet and bland, benefiting dampness and promoting urination.

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