Fu Shen

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.