Poria is the dried sclerotium of a wood-decay fungus, a traditional neutral-flavored botanical in East Asian food culture valued in soups and congee.
Health benefits: A classic medicinal food traditionally used to support the spleen, calm the mind and promote healthy fluid balance. Rich in polysaccharides (pachymaran), it helps maintain relaxation and digestive comfort, and is widely used in calming teas, gut-friendly formulas and wellness blends.