Premium White Poria / Bai Fu Ling 16oz

Description

【Benefits】

In traditional Chinese medicine, White Poria is renowned for its effects of
strengthening the spleen and calming the mind, promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness. It effectively alleviates symptoms like poor appetite, loose stools due to spleen deficiency, edema and oliguria caused by dampness retention, and insomnia due to heart-spleen deficiency. From a modern research perspective, White Poria contains bioactive components such as Poria polysaccharides and triterpenoids, which have immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and anti-tumor effects, helping to enhance the body’s resistance and reduce oxidative damage.

【Nicknames】

Poria, Yun Ling, Song Ling, Tuckahoe, China Root

【Properties and Tastes】

Tastes sweet and bland; neutral in nature; enters the Heart, Spleen, and Kidney meridians

【Medicinal Components & Effects】

White Poria is rich in active components.
Poria polysaccharides are the key, exerting immunomodulatory, hypoglycemic, and hypolipidemic effects.
Triterpenoids (such as Pachymic acid) have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and liver-protective properties. Additionally, it contains dietary fiber, which promotes intestinal peristalsis. These components work together to strengthen the spleen, calm the mind, promote diuresis, and regulate the body’s functions.

【Storage Methods】

• Store in a
  cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent mold and moth infestation.
• Use airtight containers like glass jars or sealed bags. Ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to avoid moisture absorption.
• Regularly check for signs of spoilage, such as mold, discoloration, or musty odor. Discard any spoiled White Poria immediately.