Fu Ling Wan
Star茯苓丸 (Poria Pill)
Source: Fu Ren Da Quan Liang Fang — Chen Zi-Ming (Song, 1237)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Fu Ling Wan (Poria Pill), from the Fu Ren Da Quan Liang Fang (Complete Fine Formulas for Women) by Chen Zi-Ming.
Actions: Dries dampness and activates qi; Softens nodules and dissolves phlegm.
Presentation: Phlegm stagnation in the epigastrium: pain in both arms, edema of the extremities, a white, greasy tongue coating, and a wiry, slippery pulse.
Cautions:
- Use with caution in generalized deficiency
- Not for prolonged use; stop once the effect is achieved
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 1219.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ban Xia
as printed: Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum (zhi ban xia) 9g
|
9g | 42.86% | Jun (Chief) | acrid, warm, drying; transforms phlegm and directs qi downward |
|
Fu Ling
as printed: Poria (fu ling) 6g
|
6g | 28.57% | Chen (Deputy) | strengthens the Spleen, leaches out dampness, transforms phlegm (root and branch) |
|
Zhi Ke
as printed: Aurantii Fructus (zhi ke) 3g
|
3g | 14.29% | Zuo (Assistant) | moves the qi and eases the middle to help eliminate phlegm |
|
Mang Xiao
as printed: Natrii Sulfas (mang xiao) 3g
|
3g | 14.29% | Zuo (Assistant) | softens hardness, moistens dryness, purges lurking phlegm via the bowels |
Energetics dose-weighted
The formula's overall nature, taste balance and channel reach, weighted by each herb's dose. Classical formulas often pair warm and cool herbs on purpose, so a net figure summarises the mix — it doesn't describe every herb in it.
Nature
Net neutral (0.00)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cold 14%, cool 14%, neutral 29%, warm 43%.
Pairs warm and cool. 43% of the weighed grams are warm or hot and 29% cool or cold — the net is their average, not the whole story.
Taste
- pungent 48%
- sweet 14%
- sour 5%
- bitter 12%
- salty 7%
- bland 14%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Lung 86%
- Spleen 86%
- Stomach 71%
- Large intestine 29%
- Heart 29%
- Kidney 29%
Share of the grams entering each channel, from 100% of the weighed grams.
Dose-weighted from each herb's recorded nature, taste and channels (missing values are left out, never counted as neutral). It describes the composition — it is not a recommendation.
Preparation
Powder; form small pills (~5 mm) with Sheng Jiang juice; take 20 pills (6g) after meals with Sheng Jiang decoction. Today may be decocted with bracketed doses.
Relationships
Full-screen graph →Click a node for details · double-click to expand it · Ctrl/⌘ + scroll or two fingers to zoom and pan.
Formula Network
Formulas that share herbs with this one — the closer to the centre, the stronger the match. Click a node to explore.
Similar Formulas by composition
Match score combines dosage-weighted composition (cosine, 70%) with shared-herb overlap (Jaccard, 30%).
Traditional formula information is for educational purposes only. Herbal formulas should be prescribed by a qualified practitioner — dosages and combinations are individualized and can interact with medications.
📝 Notes
Public notes from the community and your own private notes on Fu Ling Wan.
No notes yet.