Defined Organism Substance - Poria

NHPID name:

Poria

Reference:

Proper name(s):

Wolfiporia extensa

Common name(s):

Category:

Approved Herbal Substance Name

Monograph(s):

Traditional Chinese Medicine Ingredients

Schedule 1:

Fungi

Source material(s):

Wolfiporia extensa ( Parts: Sclerotium )

Preparations:

Decoction , Decoction concentrate , Dry , Extract dry , Powdered

Roles

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 1 (a fungus) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference: NNHPD