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Common Names
Spirit Poria
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Number In Radiant Health
208
Pharmaceutical
Latin
Sclerotium Poriae Cocos Pararadicis
Pinyin
fu shen
Treasures
Shen and Qi
Treasure
Rating
****1/2
Atmospheric
Energy
Neutral
Taste
Bland or very mildly sweet
Organ
Meridian Systems
Heart, Spleen and Kidney
Part
Used and Form
Whole fungus with hostwood
Primary
Functions
To stabilize and lift Shen, to help develop spirit and
calm the mind, Emotional balancing. To strengthen the
Spleen and transform dampness, to move water and to
tonify the immune functions as regular Poria.
Qualities
Spirit Poria is a very good Shen tonic herb. It is
primarily the same herb as Poria, except that it is the
center of the mushroom, where the hostwood root runs.
The pine root is allowed to remain and represents about
20% of each slice of Spirit Poria. The chemistry and the
energy of the wood has been changed by the mushroom and
is no longer simply pine root. It was used by Taoists
and has been help in the highest esteem by spiritual
seekers. It is believed by the Taoists to have a very
special power to lift Shen and to help develop the
Spirit. It is one of the major Shen tonic and Shen
stabilizing substances and has acquired a special
reputation for it overall emotional balancing benefits.
By stabilizing the emotions, the true mind is able to
develop fully, unhindered by emotional distraction.
Unlike Biota and Zizyphus, it is drying and can be used
by people who suffer from fluid stagnation. Besides
these Shen actions, Spirit Poria still has the same
actions as regular Poria with regard to its ability to
move water and tonify the immune functions.
Primary
Combinations
Combine with:
1. Zizyphus Seed, Albizia Bark, Biota Seed, Polygonum
Stem, Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell to stabilize Shen and
treat insomnia caused by anxiety
2. Ganoderma, Pearl, Wild Red Asparagus Root and Albizia
Flower to nurture Shen
Varieties
and Grading
Select Poria that has substantial pieces of wood still
in it. Try to find large, white pieces with nice pieces
of wood. The best Spirit Poria is still slightly
moist---or at least, not very dry and brittle.
Contraindications
Poria is a very safe herb.
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This
special variety of Poria is considered a premium Shen
tonic herb. It is the part of the Poria mushroom which
contains the root of the old pine tree, upon which it
has grown. Spirit Poria is said to benefit the heart, to
nourish the Spirit and to lead to a long and happy life.
It is often used by those wishing to overcome anxiety,
worry, fear, etc. This is a very special herb
traditionally used by Taoist adepts to help attain
enlightenment.