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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Fu Ling Pi (Poria Skin)

Herb 13 of 28 in Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness

Channels:
HT, SP, LU

Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Neutral

Latin Name:
Sclerotii Poriae Cocos

Actions

Promote Urination and Reduce Edema
It is for urinary difficulties and it is better for skin edema than Fu Ling. Also for abdominal distension by facilitating the water pathways.

Contraindications and Cautions

Use with caution in cases of Yin deficiency or spermatorrhea

Herb-Drug Interactions

None noted but this herb has a diuretic effect and care should be used when taken with other diuretics

Toxicity and Overdose

None noted, but allergic reaction to Fu Ling have been noted with symptoms including itching, rashes, vertigo, nausea, and achy extremities.

Dosage

10-15 grams in decoction ¹²
15-30 grams in decoction ¹³

Notes

Fu Ling Pi is less tonifying than Fu Ling but has a stronger diuretic effect without draining the Qi.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Wu Pi San (Wu Pi Yin) (Five Peel Powder)
Formulas that Promote Urination and Leach out Dampness

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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