ancient wisdom · Herb
White Indian Bread
White Indian Bread. Class: For promoting diuresis and penetrating dampness. Properties: Mild; Sweet; Neutral. Meridians: Lung; Spleen; Heart
🌿 Names
Pinyin Name
Bai Fu Ling
中文名 (Chinese)
白茯苓
Latin Name
Poriae Alba
English Name
White Indian Bread
☯ TCM Properties
Properties (性味)
Mild; Sweet; Neutral
Meridians (归经)
Lung; Spleen; Heart
Therapeutic Class (EN)
For promoting diuresis and penetrating dampness
功效分类 (CN)
利水渗湿
🩺 Clinical Profile
Function (功能)
Treatment of edema with oliguria, dizziness and palpitation caused by retained fluid, diminished function of the spleen marked by anorexia, loose stools or diarrhea, restlessness and insomnia.
Indication (主治)
Treatment of edema with oliguria, dizziness and palpitation caused by retained fluid, diminished function of the spleen marked by anorexia, loose stools or diarrhea, restlessness and insomnia.
🔗 External References
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