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Root poria
茯神 〔茯神〕fú shén
Latin pharmacognostic name: Poria cum Pini Radice
Alternate English names: root hoelen root tuckahoe
Alternate Chinese names: 伏神 fú shén
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf. [= Pachyma hoelen Rumph]. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)
Origin (other sources): Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf* [= Pachyma hoelen Rumph]
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.
See also: Fú líng (茯苓 Poria , poria)
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