Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Pumex |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 浮石 · Fu Shi |
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| Medicinal Part | Minerals |
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| Efficacy Category | Phlegm-resolving |
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| Botanical Origin | The porous stone formed by solidification of volcanic magma, mainly composed of SiO2. |
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| Nature & Flavour | Salty; Cold |
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| Channels Entered | Lung, Kidney |
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What Is Fu Shi?
Fu Shi (Pumice) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Liaoning, Shandong, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan.
Nature & Flavour: Salty; Cold
Channels Entered: Lung, Kidney
Fu Shi: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Pumex
Botanical Origin
The porous stone formed by solidification of volcanic magma, mainly composed of SiO2.
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Liaoning, Shandong, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is light, grayish-white, porous, and floats on water.
Macroscopic Features
Irregular lumps, varying in size; externally grayish-white or grayish-yellow, with numerous fine pores, sponge-like. Light, floats on water; hard and brittle. Fractured surface is loose, often with glass or silky luster. Faint odor, tasteless.
Traditional TCM Properties
Salty; ColdLungKidney
Traditional Functions
Clears lung fire, transforms old phlegm, promotes diuresis and unblocks stranguria, softens hard masses and dissipates nodules.
How Fu Shi Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Fu Shi is classified among the Phlegm-resolving herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
