Chinese Bulk Herbs – Spirit Poria (Fu Shen)

Spirit poria contains bits of the hostwood in the slices. This gives it slightly different qualities from standard poria.

It can induce diuresis and drain dampness to eliminate the pathogens and invigorate spleen to reinforce healthy. Its property is mild, tonic but not stagnant, and diuretic without consumption. It is an essential herb for inducing diuresis and alleviating edema.
This herb is mild to invigorate spleen. For all the syndromes due to spleen deficiency, it is always combined with Ren Shen and Dang Shen as their assistant.
It has the action of inducing tranquilization and is indicated for palpitation and insomnia caused by different causes. For palpitation, insomnia, and amnesia due to qi and blood deficiency or spleen-heart deficiency, it is usually combined with qi-tonifying, blood-nourishing herbs and tranquilizers.
It can invigorate spleen, drain and excrete water-damp to prevent the retention of damp and production of phlegm. And it can also calm heart and induce tranquilization. So it is suitable for syndrome of spleen deficiency with fluid-retention or syndrome of attack of heart by retained water manifested as fullness in the chest and hypochondrium, palpitation and dizziness, and cough with shortness of breath.

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Latin Name:
Wolfiporia extensa

Chinese Name:
Fu Shen

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