Lumpy Bracket, Umbrella Polypore, Zhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus) Powder

Polyporus umbellatus (also known as Zhu Ling, umbrella polypore, or lumpy bracket) is a polypore mushroom that grows in an underground cluster of small caps. It is a long-used ingredient in Chinese herbal traditions and is sold here as a fine powder.

🌿 Flavor & Aroma

• Mild, earthy, woody
• Slightly bitter, similar to other polypore mushrooms
• Not typically eaten for taste; used as a functional ingredient

📜 Traditional Use

• A component of Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas for generations
• Historically prepared as a decoction alongside other herbs
• Sold today as a whole-food powder for tea and pantry use

🧂 How to Use It

• Simmer 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in water for 15-20 minutes to make a decoction
• Can be blended into other herbal tea mixes
• Strain before drinking, as the powder does not dissolve

📦 What's Included

• 1 oz bag of finely ground Polyporus umbellatus powder