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Fu Ling Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Fu Ling is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for fluid retention and swelling, digestive complaints, sleep and calming support.Based on those ingredients, 417 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are wildcrafted Fu Ling dried sclerotia liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Fu Ling by Herbal Terra

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: wildcrafted Fu Ling dried sclerotia liquid extract, a concentrated form of poria mushroom. The only other ingredient listed is menstruum, which is the liquid used to extract and preserve the mushroom material.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Poria Mushroom product and its label doesn't state a use — see Poria Mushroom's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The effectiveness evidence for poria mushroom is not established in the data we hold. The product's potential uses — cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, dementia, diabetes, diabetic kidney disease, and diarrhea — all carry a rating of insufficient reliable evidence, meaning there isn't enough solid human research to say whether this ingredient actually works for these purposes.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Poria Mushroom

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Poria mushroom is generally well tolerated based on its long history in traditional use, but human safety data are limited. Rarely, allergic reactions have been reported, including allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Poria Mushroom

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Poria Mushroom.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 417 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this, double-check it with your pharmacist if you're on sedatives or CNS depressants, anticholinergic drugs, or cholinergic medications — all are documented as Moderate-severity interactions with poria mushroom extract.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take sedatives, anticholinergic medications, or cholinergic drugs, you'll want to check this product with your pharmacist before starting it. The interactions are theoretical (shown in animals, not yet proven in people), but they're documented and worth verifying against your specific medications.

For other uses, the evidence isn't strong enough yet to confirm it works.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Fu Ling, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7429523095011
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 233810
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Fu Ling by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
7429523095011
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted Fu Ling dried sclerotia liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Sugar free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Super concentrated liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Poria cocos

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Fu Ling by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Fu Ling by Herbal Terra

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

970 mg per serving

Poria mushroom (Fu Ling) is a fungus long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, mainly as a mild diuretic and digestive and calming aid. Modern scient...

Wildcrafted Fu Ling dried sclerotia liquid extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Fu Ling by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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417Drugs
417 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Fu Ling with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

wildcrafted Fu Ling dried sclerotia liquid extract3 drug types · 417 drugs

Anticholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, poria mushroom might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
In animal research, poria mushroom essential oil reduces acetylcholinesterase activity. This interaction has not been shown in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, poria mushroom might have additive effects when used with cholinergic drugs.
In animal research, poria mushroom essential oil reduces acetylcholinesterase activity. This interaction has not been shown in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cns Depressants

Theoretically, taking poria mushroom extract may enhance the therapeutic and adverse effects of sedatives.
Animal research shows that poria mushroom extract has sedative properties. This interaction has not been shown in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Fu Ling, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Fu Ling by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Fu Ling by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Fu Ling has a known interaction with 417 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Fu Ling contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against it during pregnancy, and there's no reliable safety information for breastfeeding either. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're in either situation and interested in poria mushroom.
Does poria mushroom actually work for any of these conditions?
The evidence isn't established yet. All the conditions listed — cancer, chronic fatigue, dementia, diabetes, kidney disease, and diarrhea — have insufficient reliable evidence, so we can't say whether it helps based on the data we hold.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
It's generally well tolerated, but allergic reactions have been reported rarely, including allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma. Stop and call your pharmacist or doctor if you notice any signs of an allergic reaction.
Why is there only one ingredient in this product?
This is a single-ingredient supplement focused entirely on poria mushroom extract. The only other ingredient is menstruum, which is just the liquid used to create and preserve the extract itself — not an active ingredient.
What exactly is 'wildcrafted Fu Ling'?
Fu Ling is the traditional Chinese name for poria mushroom. 'Wildcrafted' means it was harvested from wild plants rather than cultivated farms. This product is a liquid extract of the mushroom's sclerotia, which is the solid mass that forms underground.

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Sources & How We Checked

Fu Ling's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 3 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Poria Mushroom 3 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Kim H, Park I, Park K, Park S, Kim YI, Park BG. The positive effects of Poria cocos extract on quality of sleep in insomnia rat models. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022;19(11):6629. PubMed
  3. Lv Q, Di X, Bian B, Li K, Guo J. Neuroprotective effects of Poria cocos (Agaricomycetes) essential oil on Aß1-40-induced learning and memory deficit in rats. Int J Med Mushrooms 2022;24(10):73-82.

See these in context on the Poria Mushroom monograph →

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