Zhu Ling
Name: Polyporus Sclerotium (豬苓)
Pinyin: Zhu Ling
Pharm. Name: Polypori Umbellatus
Properties:
|
Taste |
Characteristics |
Organs |
Dosage |
|
Sweet, Bland |
Induce diuresis to alleviate edema |
Spleen |
5-18g |
Description:
This herb has the ability of inducing 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 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 spleen-invigorating and diuresis-inducing herbs to increase curative effect. Additionally, it is indicated for stranguria, profuse leucorrhea, downward flow of damp turbidity to the foot and jaundice for its action of draining dampness.