Poria, Fu Ling 茯苓Poria Rubra, Chi Fu Ling 赤茯苓Poria Cutis, Fu Ling Pi 茯苓皮Poria Pararadicis, Fu Shen 茯神 Indian Bread, Tuckahoe, Hoelen, PoriaFu Ling (TCM)Phu Ling (Tibetan) A whole, wild Poria root (approx. 25cm across) (Chengdu Medicine Market, Adam, 2016) Fu Shen, Poria with tree root.Left: Poria still attached to the root; Right: A slice of Poria with the root running through. (Adam, 2016) Botanical name: Poria cocos (syn. Wolfiporia cocos) Parts used: Sclerotium; Poria is a subterranean fungus that grows on the roots of Pine trees.There are 4 main types of Poria are available on the market:1. Poria (Fu Ling)  White Poria body, usually in the form of slices, cubes or rolls of the main body of the fungus (without skin or root). This is regarded as more tonifying.2. Poria Skin (Fu Ling Pi):  This is regarded as a stronger diuretic than Poria, but less strengthening.3. Root Poria (Fu Shen):  Center of the fungus with the attached root of the tree it is growing on. It is stronger to calm the Mind and Spirit, and settle the Heart. (see photo above)4. Red Poria (Chi Fu Ling):  The portion of the fungus closer to the skin is purplish-red, and is…

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