Single Herb Glossary
Fu Ling Pi 茯苓皮
| Pharmaceutical name | Poria Cutis |
| Category | Drain Damp |
| Key Properties | Harmonious and neutral Promote urination and reduce edema; but it achieves this without exhausting the Qi. More diuretic & less tonifying than Fu ling Mobilizes the exterior to reduce subcutaneous edema. |
| Properties | Sweet Bland Neutral |
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| Actions & Indications | Primarily treat edema and abdominal distention Facilitate the water pathways Open the pores and interstices Strengthen the Spleen |
| Dosages | 15-30 g |
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