Polyporus, Zhu Ling

Polyporus, Zhu Ling 猪苓

Zhu Ling (TCM)
Chorei Matake (Japan)

Polyporus umbellatus
(Illustration by Emil Doerstling) (Wikimedia)

Polyporus umbellatus
Photo by Lebrac (Wikimedia)

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Botanical name:

Polyporus umbellatus

Parts used:

Fruiting body (Fungi)

Temperature & Taste:

Neutral/Cool, dry. Sweet, bland

Classification:

D. Clear Damp, Promote Urine

Uses:

1. Clears Damp, Promotes Urine:
-Edema, Scanty Urine
2. Clears Damp, Resolves Masses:
-Cancer therapy
3. Benefits the Heart, Supports Qi:

Dose:

Decoction: 6–15 grams

Main Combinations:

Often combined with Poria Fu Ling
1. Edema and Dampness, Polyporus Zhu Ling with … available in PRO version
2. To increase Immunity in cases with Damp:
i. Polyporus Zhu Ling with … available in PRO version
ii. Polyporus Zhu Ling with … available in PRO version
3. Multiple Myeloma, Polyporus Zhu Ling with … available in PRO version
4. Cancer:
i. Polyporus Zhu Ling with … available in PRO version
ii. in Cancer therapy Polyporus Zhu Ling … available in PRO version
iii. Polyporus Zhu Ling, … available in PRO version

Cautions:

1. Only used in cases with Damp. It can damage the Yin due to its strong diuretic and drying effect.

Main Preparations used:

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