Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
Fu Shen 茯神
Scierotium Pararadicis Poriae Cocos Poria Spirit
✓ National Exam
Materia Medica Data
- Temperature
- Neutral
- Nature & Flavour
- Sweet, Bland, Neutral
- Channels Entered
- HT, SP, LU
- Latin (pharmaceutical)
- Scierotium Pararadicis Poriae Cocos
- Chinese
- 茯神
- Tone Marks
- fú shén
Chinese Herb Actions
- Calms the Spirit For irritability, palpitations, insomnia, and forgetfulness.
- Promotes Urination This action is mild.
Chinese Herb Dosage
- This herb is used mostly for its calming effects on the mind and spirit.
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- None Noted
Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose
- None noted though allergic reactions to Fu Ling are possible.
Herb-Drug Interactions
- None noted, but this herb has a mild diuretic effect and care should be used in patients taking diuretics.
Chinese Herb Notes
- None noted 12
- 6-15 grams in decoction 13
Sources & References
Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus
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