Fungus known as Fu ling in Traditional Chinese Medicine, China, 1850-1920
- Made:
- 1850-1920
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Sample of fungus, Fu ling (Sclerotium poriae cocos) used in Chinese Medicine, probably China, 1850-1920
A fungus (Sclerotium poriae cocos) known as Fu ling in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and used to treat vertigo.
Details
- Category:
- Materia Medica & Pharmacology
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A674390
- Materials:
- organic material
- type:
- shells
