Poria Sclerotium 茯苓

Poria cocos

Poria Sclerotium is classified as neutral in nature and sweet,insipid in flavour, entering the Heart, Spleen, Kidney meridians. In traditional practice it is described as a herb that drains dampness, and it is most often considered when the presentation includes fluid retention.

Reference articles

• Overview

  Poria Sclerotium (茯苓) — Complete Guide

• Benefits and Traditional Uses

  Poria Sclerotium: Benefits and Traditional Uses

• Dosage and How to Prepare

  Poria Sclerotium: Dosage and How to Prepare

• Safety, Cautions and Interactions

  Poria Sclerotium: Safety, Cautions and Interactions

• How to Judge Quality

  Poria Sclerotium: How to Judge Quality

• Storage and Shelf Life

  Poria Sclerotium: Storage and Shelf Life

• What Modern Research Says

  Poria Sclerotium: What Modern Research Says

• Classic Combinations

  Poria Sclerotium: Classic Combinations

• Buying Guide

  Poria Sclerotium: Buying Guide

• Common Questions

  Poria Sclerotium — Frequently Asked Questions