Poria is known as the "magic medicine of the four seasons", because it has a wide range of effects and can be used in all seasons. No matter what kind of evil qi invades, Poria can exert its effect, and it is also a healthy and delicious medicinal material suitable for dishes.

Poria cocos is the sclerotia of Poria cocos fungus Poria cocos. It is often parasitized on the roots of pinaceae plants.