Fungus Nucleus

Also Known As:  

Fu Ling, FuShen, Hoelen, Indian Bread, Matsuhodo, Polyporus, Poria, Tuckahoe.  

Wolfiporia cocos, synonym Poria cocos.

Family: Polyporaceae.

Functions:

promotes urination, drains damp
strengthen spleen, harmonize middle Jiao
quiet’s heart and calms spirit

Dosage: 9 - 15g

Also Used For:

Traditionally, Fu Ling / Poria mushroom filaments have been used for amnesia, anxiety, restlessness, fatigue, tension, nervousness, dizziness, dysuria and urination problems, edema, insomnia, splenitis, stomach problems, diarrhea, tumors, and as an antitussive. In herbal combinations, poria filaments have been used as a component of various herbal combinations for treating diarrhea, chronic glomerulonephritis, tinnitus, and for decreasing upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding.

Reference:

Benskey & Gamble 1986