Focus on: Fu Ling
In Chinese Herbal Medicine, this root is known as Fu Ling – 茯苓 – and it’s a wild white fungus found on the roots of the Japanese red pine.
The herb is widely cultivated in Yunnan, Hubei, Anhui, and Sichuan provinces of China, and commonly included in teas and soups for a warm and healthy dose of wellness.
According to Chinese medicine theory, this medicinal plant is most effective in combating conditions relating to the spleen and the digestive tract.
It strengthens the stomach by evenly circulating the energy produced by food, and is known as a potent tonic for the bladder and kidneys.
Apart from these main qualities, Chinese medicine doctors also use Fu Ling to help with hot flushes, insomnia, anxiety, diabetes, bacterial infections, inflammation and even cancer.
Want to know how Fu Ling can help get you back on track to health and wellness?
