Medicinals
fú shén / 茯神 / 茯神 / root poria;
Latin pharmacognostic name: Poria cum Pini Radice
Alternate English names: root hoelen; root tuckahoe
Alternate Chinese names: 伏神 fú shén
Origin: Plant
Use: medicinal
Category: Water-disinhibiting dampness-percolating agents / Water-disinhibiting swelling-dispersing agents
Properties: Sweet and bland; balanced; nontoxic*.
Channel entry: heart and spleen channels.
Indications:
Quiets the heart and the spirit; disinhibits water.
heart vacuity fright palpitation; forgetfulness; insomnia; fright epilepsy (jīng xián); inhibited urination.
Dosage & Method:
Oral: Decoct (9–15g); use in pills and powders.
Notes:
This is the poria enveloping a pine root.
Quality:
Thick solid sclerotia with fine pine roots are the best.
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