Poria Mushroom – Fu Ling 백복령(白茯苓) from 100% Nature, Wild Crafted
Poria is a type of fungus related to polyporus, which usually grows on pine trees. In traditional Chinese medicine, poria is considered to have either a sweet taste or no taste, and neutral properties. It is associated with the Heart, Spleen, Lung and Kidney meridians. Among its functions, poria expels dampness, invigorates the spleen, relaxes the mind and replenishes the middle jiao. It is often combined with other herbs to create larger formulas used to treat conditions ranging from dysuria and edema to insomnia. The typical recommended dose of poria is between 9 and 15 grams per day, usually powdered and taken with boiled water as a decoction.
Fo-Ti He Shou Wu 何首乌(하수오) – Polygonum multiflorum Loose Root Slice, Wild Crafted
Fo-Ti (He Shou Wu) Fo-Ti root, or He Shou Wu (pronounced huh – similar to English “huh”, but not as open – show woo) is one of the most popular and highly revered tonic herbs in Asian herbalism. He Shou Wu is the prepared tuberous root of Polygonum multiflorum, a plant that grows in the mountains of central and southern China. It shares the position as the primary essence (Jing) tonic of Chinese herbalism with the Goji berry.