Single Herb Glossary
Chi Fu Ling 赤茯苓
| Pharmaceutical name | Poria Rubra Red poria |
| Category | Drain Damp |
| Key Properties | Drain heat and mobilize water It does not have the many actions of white poria White poria enters the qi aspect, red poria enters the blood aspect White poria is strongly tonifying, red poria is more facilitating |
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| Actions & Indications | Eliminating water and dampness, especially if associated with blood stasis Prescribed for such disorders as scanty, dark urine or urinary difficulty |
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| Classical Formula(s) |
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan (Seven treasure special pill for beautiful whiskers) 七寶美髯丸 Wu Lin San (Powder for Five Types of Painful Urinary Dribbling) 五淋散 Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang Sweet Wormwood and Scutellaria Decoction to Clear Gallbladder) 蒿芩清膽湯 |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.