Fu Shen (Poria Spirit)

Herb 15 of 28 in Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness

Channels:

HT, SP, LU

Properties:

Sweet, Bland, Neutral

Latin:

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 Contraindications & Cautions

• None Noted

Herb-Drug Interactions

• None noted, but this herb has a mild diuretic effect and care should be used in patients taking diuretics.

Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• None noted though allergic reactions to Fu Ling are possible.
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• This herb is used mostly for its calming effects on the mind and spirit.

Chinese Herb Notes

• None noted ¹²
• 6-15 grams in decoction ¹³

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Ding Xian Wan (Arrest Seizures Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Transform Phlegm and Extinguish Wind
• e Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang (Ass Hide Gelatin and Egg Yolk Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind
• Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang (Antelope Horn and Uncaria Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind
• Sang Piao Xiao San (Mantis Egg Case Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Stabilize the Kidneys
• Sheng Tie Luo Yin (Iron Filings Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Sedate and Calm the Spirit
• Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin (Gastrodia and Uncaria Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind