茯神
茯神 is also named Fu Shen , poria with hostwood
Fu Shen
Name
Fu Shen (poria with hostwood)
Property
Sweet, mild, neutral; heart and spleen meridians entered.
Actions
Calm heart and induce tranquilization, promote diuresis.
Indications
Palpitation due to heart deficiency, insomnia, amnesia, epilepsy, difficult urination.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 9~15 g, or made into pill or powder.
Cations
It is contraindicated in case of difficult urination due to kidney deficiency or spermatorrhea due to deficiency-cold.