How to consume Poria (Fuling) for better dampness-removing effects
May 21, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
Poria (Fu Ling) can be consumed by boiling in water, adding to congee, or stewing with chicken soup, all of which are effective for removing dampness. Specifically: boil an appropriate amount of Poria in water and drink the liquid after straining out the residue. This method helps eliminate dampness, promote urination, strengthen the spleen, and calm the mind, making it suitable for use during summer or humid seasons. In addition to these methods, Poria can also be ground into powder for consumption.
Fuling (Poria) is effective for removing dampness when consumed by boiling in water, cooking into congee, or stewing with chicken soup. Specific methods are as follows:
1. Boiling and drinking
Boil an appropriate amount of Fuling in water, strain out the residue, and drink the liquid. This method helps eliminate dampness and offers benefits such as promoting diuresis, strengthening the spleen, and calming the mind. It is suitable for use during summer or humid seasons.
2. Cooking into congee
Cook Fuling together with glutinous rice to make congee, which can tonify the spleen, boost qi, remove dampness, and clear heat. It is suitable for symptoms such as poor appetite, abdominal distension, and thirst.
3. Stewing with chicken soup
Stew Fuling together with chicken and other ingredients to make a soup that replenishes the middle energizer, boosts qi, removes dampness and heat, and nourishes kidney yin. It is suitable for individuals with weak constitution, poor spleen and stomach function, or excessive internal damp-heat.
Besides the above methods, Fuling can also be ground into powder for consumption. When using Fuling, selection should be based on individual constitution and health condition, and intake should be moderate to avoid unnecessary side effects and risks. Additionally, individuals experiencing dry mouth and throat, deficiency-cold syndrome, seminal emission, or qi deficiency with prolapse should avoid consuming Fuling.
