Fu Ling (Poria, Sclerotium of Tuckahoe, China Root, Indian Bread, Hoelen)
Latin Name: Sclerotium Poriae Cocos
Properties: sweet, bland, neutral
Actions: drains dampness, reduces swellings, causes diuresis, transforms phlegm, tonifies spleen Qi
Medical Indications: edema, urination difficulties due to damp heat, diminished function of spleen, diarrhea or loose stools, low appetite, lethargy, insomnia, restlessness, dizziness, palpitations
Contraindications: not to be used during pregnancy
Dosage: 9 to 15 grams
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