Xylaria, Wu Ling Shen
Xylaria, Wu Ling Shen Xylaria, Wu Ling Shen 乌灵参 Xylaria fungus, “Wu Ling Ginseng” Xylaria nigripesPhoto by Michel Beeckman (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Xylaria nigripes Parts used: Sclerotium Temperature & Taste: Neutral, Sweet (Chinese Pharmacopoeia)Some sources claim it to be Warm and slightly Bitter Uses: 1. Strengthens Kidneys, Nourishes Essence: –pain and weakness of the lower…

