Zhu Ling
Name: Polyporus Sclerotium (豬苓)
Pinyin: Zhu Ling
Pharm. Name: Polyporus Umbellatus
Properties:
|
Taste |
Characteristics |
Organs |
Dosage |
|
Sweet, Bland |
Induce diuresis to alleviate edema |
Spleen |
5-18g |
Description:
This herb has the ability to induce diuresis is stronger than Fu Ling. It is indicated for all kinds of edema due to water-damp retention. For edema and dysuria due to water-damp retention, it could be used singly or combined with a damp-draining diuretic. It is also known for reducing diarrhea by inducing diuresis. It is suitable for diarrhea of water-damp type. It is often combined with spleen-invigorating and diuresis-inducing herbs to increase the curative effect. Additionally, it is indicated for stranguria, profuse leucorrhea, the downward flow of damp turbidity to the foot, and jaundice for its action of draining dampness.