Five Ingredient Teapills with Poria – Wu Ling San – Plum Flower – 200 Teapills
A classic five-herb Traditional Chinese Medicine formula traditionally used to support healthy water metabolism and the body's normal management of fluids.
Five Ingredient Teapills with Poria, traditionally known as Wu Ling San, combine five herbs that work together according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles. Rather than simply being a collection of herbs that “promote urination,” the formula combines herbs traditionally used to drain Dampness, support the Spleen, warm Yang, and encourage the normal transformation and movement of fluids.
For customers specifically looking for Wu Ling San, Plum Flower provides this classic formula in convenient prepared teapill form—no measuring, simmering, or brewing required.
What Is Wu Ling San?
Wu Ling San (五苓散) literally refers to a traditional five-ingredient formula. It is one of the better-known formulas in Chinese herbalism for patterns involving the body's management and movement of fluids.
In TCM terminology, Wu Ling San is traditionally associated with promoting urination, leaching Dampness, warming Yang, supporting the Spleen, and promoting the transforming function of the Bladder.
This does not mean Wu Ling San is a treatment for kidney disease. Terms such as Dampness, Yang, Spleen Qi, and Bladder Qi transformation are concepts within Traditional Chinese Medicine and should not be interpreted as conventional medical diagnoses.
Product Details at a Glance
Traditional Name: Wu Ling San
English Name: Five Ingredient Teapills with Poria
Brand: Plum Flower
Form: Prepared Chinese herbal teapills
Bottle Size: 200 teapills
Formula Size: 5 traditional ingredients
Label Directions: 8 teapills, 3 times per day
Approximate Supply: Approximately 8 days when taking 24 teapills per day
Origin: China
Preparation Required: None — swallow with water according to label directions
What's in Wu Ling San?
Wu Ling San contains five traditional ingredients. Each has a different role within the formula, which is what makes the combination more interesting than simply taking one water-moving herb by itself.
| Pin Yin | Botanical Ingredient | Traditional Role in Wu Ling San |
|---|---|---|
| Ze Xie | Alisma orientalis rhizome | Traditionally promotes urination and drains Dampness. Ze Xie provides an important water-moving component of the formula. |
| Fu Ling | Poria cocos fungus | Traditionally leaches Dampness while supporting the Spleen, helping address both fluid accumulation and the TCM system responsible for transforming fluids. |
| Bai Zhu | Atractylodes macrocephala rhizome | Traditionally strengthens the Spleen and dries Dampness, providing support for normal fluid transformation according to TCM theory. |
| Zhu Ling | Polyporus umbellatus fungus | Traditionally promotes urination and leaches Dampness, complementing Ze Xie and Fu Ling. |
| Gui Zhi | Cinnamomum cassia twig | Provides the warming component of Wu Ling San. Traditionally warms Yang and assists the transformation and movement of fluids. |
Other Ingredients: Talcum, activated carbon, botanical wax.
Five Herbs with Complementary Traditional Actions
The structure of Wu Ling San is one of the reasons this traditional formula has remained well known.
Ze Xie + Zhu Ling provide strong traditional Dampness-draining and water-moving actions.
Fu Ling also leaches Dampness while supporting the Spleen.
Bai Zhu strengthens the formula's traditional Spleen-supporting component and helps address Dampness from another direction.
Gui Zhi brings warmth to the combination and traditionally assists Yang and the transformation of fluids.
Put simply, the traditional strategy is:
Move Fluids + Drain Dampness + Support the Spleen + Warm Yang.
What Does “Dampness” Mean?
If you're new to Chinese herbalism, Dampness can sound a little strange.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dampness is a pattern concept associated with the body's transformation and movement of fluids. It does not literally mean that there is “water” somewhere in the body, nor is it the name of a conventional medical condition.
Wu Ling San is traditionally selected when the overall TCM pattern indicates that fluids are not being transformed and distributed normally.
What Does “Promotes the Transforming Function of the Bladder” Mean?
This is another traditional phrase that can be confusing.
In TCM theory, the Bladder does more than simply store urine. It participates in the transformation and excretion of fluids, a process traditionally called Qi Hua or Qi transformation.
Wu Ling San is traditionally described as helping restore this normal transformation and movement of fluids.
This is a Traditional Chinese Medicine concept and should not be interpreted as a claim that Wu Ling San treats bladder, urinary, or kidney disease.
Why Choose Wu Ling San Teapills?
A traditional five-herb formula can be prepared from individual bulk herbs, but that requires purchasing the herbs, measuring them, simmering a decoction, and straining the finished liquid.
Plum Flower Wu Ling San is already prepared in small teapill form.
No measuring. No simmering. No straining. No pot of herbs on the stove.
For customers who already know that Wu Ling San is the traditional formula they are looking for, teapills provide a convenient way to use the complete five-herb combination.
How Do I Take Wu Ling San Teapills?
The dosage stated on the bottle is:
Take 8 teapills, 3 times per day.
Swallow the teapills with water according to the product directions. There is no need to brew the herbs as tea or prepare a decoction.
At the label amount of 24 teapills per day, one 200-count bottle provides approximately 8 days of use.
Follow the directions on the product you receive unless your qualified healthcare practitioner has advised you differently.
Important Safety Information
Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Because Wu Ling San is traditionally associated with fluid movement and urination, people with kidney disease, heart disease, significant swelling or fluid retention, dehydration, electrolyte problems, or unexplained changes in urination should consult a healthcare professional before using this product.
Consult your physician or pharmacist before use if you take prescription medications, particularly medicines that affect blood pressure, kidney function, fluid balance, or urination.
Persistent or sudden swelling, difficulty breathing, greatly decreased urination, chest pain, or unexplained rapid weight gain requires medical evaluation rather than self-treatment with an herbal formula.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wu Ling San
What is Wu Ling San?
Wu Ling San is a classic five-ingredient traditional Chinese herbal formula. This Plum Flower version contains Ze Xie, Fu Ling, Bai Zhu, Zhu Ling, and Gui Zhi.
What is Wu Ling San traditionally used for?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wu Ling San traditionally promotes urination, leaches Dampness, warms Yang, supports the Spleen, and promotes the normal transformation and movement of fluids.
Does Wu Ling San contain Poria?
Yes. Fu Ling (Poria cocos) is one of the five primary ingredients in the formula.
Why are there three different water-moving herbs?
Ze Xie, Fu Ling, and Zhu Ling have overlapping but different traditional roles. Fu Ling also supports the Spleen, while the complete formula includes Bai Zhu for additional Spleen support and Gui Zhi for its warming traditional action.
Why is Gui Zhi included?
Gui Zhi, or cinnamon twig, provides an important warming component. According to TCM theory, it warms Yang and assists the transformation and movement of fluids.
Is Wu Ling San a kidney medicine?
No. Wu Ling San is a traditional Chinese herbal formula and should not be considered a treatment for kidney disease. People with kidney disease should consult their healthcare professional before using herbal supplements.
How do I take Five Ingredient Teapills?
The bottle directions state 8 teapills, 3 times per day. Follow the directions on the product you receive or instructions provided by your qualified healthcare practitioner.
How long does a 200-count bottle last?
At 8 teapills three times daily, or 24 teapills per day, a 200-count bottle provides approximately 8 days of use.
Do I need to brew Wu Ling San?
No. These herbs have already been prepared as teapills. Simply take them according to the label directions with water.
Can I take Wu Ling San with medications?
Because herbs and medications may interact, consult your physician or pharmacist before use if you take prescription medications, particularly medicines that affect blood pressure, kidney function, urination, or fluid balance.
Research on Wu Ling San and Its Herbs
Wu Ling San and several of its individual herbs have been investigated in modern research. The studies below are provided for educational purposes. Research on a traditional formula, individual herb, extract, or constituent does not establish that this Plum Flower product diagnoses, treats, cures, or prevents disease.
Wu Ling San – Human Clinical Research
PubMed: Randomized Controlled Trial of Wu Ling San
Wu Ling San – Human Clinical Research
PubMed: Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study Including Wu Ling San
Ze Xie – Alisma orientale
PubMed: Alisma orientale – Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology & Toxicology
Ze Xie – Alisma orientale
PubMed: Alisma orientale – Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry & Pharmacology
Ze Xie – Updated Research Review
PubMed: Rhizoma Alismatis – Botany, Traditional Uses, Pharmacology, Toxicology & Processing
Five Ingredients. One Classic Traditional Formula.
Wu Ling San isn't simply a collection of five herbs with the same purpose. Each ingredient contributes something different to the traditional formula.
Ze Xie, Fu Ling, and Zhu Ling provide the primary water-moving and Dampness-leaching components. Bai Zhu supports the Spleen, while Gui Zhi adds the warming Yang component that helps complete the traditional strategy.
For customers already looking for Wu Ling San, Five Ingredient Teapills, Five Ingredient with Poria, Ze Xie, Fu Ling, Bai Zhu, Zhu Ling, or Gui Zhi, this Plum Flower formula provides all five ingredients in a convenient prepared form.
200 teapills • Five traditional ingredients • 8 teapills three times daily • Approximately 8 days per bottle • No brewing required
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Traditional-use descriptions refer to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and are provided for educational purposes only. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using dietary supplements, particularly if you have a medical condition, take medications, are pregnant, nursing, or preparing for surgery.
