Herbal Information for Poria in Powder Form
Common Name: Poria
Botanical Name: Poria cocos; Sclerotium
Channels/Meridians: Heart, spleen, lung
Pin Yin Name: Fu Shen
Other Names: Poria cocos fungus, Hoelen, Tuckahoe, Sclerotium of tuckahoe
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: 500 Grams ( 1.1 pounds)
Form: Powder - Fine powder 80 to 100 mesh size (similar to the consistency of baking flour)
Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not over use. Not use with kidney deficiency
Product Properties: Sweet, Bland, Neutral
Benefits of Fu Shen Poria Spirit
- Calm the Spirit
- Promotes Urination
- Supports Natural Sleep
This mushroom contain the root of the tree, usually a pine tree which it as grown on. Fu Shen is noted for calming the shen to promote healthy rest for people with insomnia and anxiety. This fungus produces underground mycelial "tubers" of concentrated tissue, called sclerotia, associated with fir tree roots. In Chinese medicine, it is one of the most widely used and highly respected herbs as well as a popular food--the superb yin tonic. It is said that it "restores and refreshes the body and mind."
Hoelen is used to soak up excess moisture and improve spleen function; it is also favored as a sedative and when used regularly will prolong life." Major known constituents: significantamounts of lecithin, polysaccharides and tetracyclic triterpenes Beta-pachyman, tumulosic acid, 3B-hydtoxylanosta-7, chitin, and protein, with documented immunostimulant, antitumor, and antiviral properties. It is often used for forgetfulness and to calm the spirit. Mildly sedative, relaxing to the mind, these anxiety relieving effects are credited with lengthening life as much as anything.
Further studies are reviewing Fu Shen, as an aid to help chronic fatigue syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, and used as an anti-inflammatory. Fu Shen (Spirit) as been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine and has a wide range of beneficial properties. It has therapeutic benefits for several medical conditions.
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Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.
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References
https://www.sacredlotus.com/go/chinese-herbs/substance/fu-shen-poria-spirit
