First, the sources are different

1, Poria: Poria is the dry sclerotium of Poria cocos, a fungus of Polyporaceae.

2. Smilax glabra: Smilax glabra is the dried rhizome of Smilax glabra of Liliaceae.

Second, the shape is different

1, Poria: Poria is irregularly thick with different thicknesses. White, reddish.

2. Smilax glabra: Smilax glabra is oblong or irregular with irregular edges. The section is white to reddish brown, powdery, with punctate vascular bundles and most small bright spots.

Third, the origin is different

1, Yunling: Yunling is distributed in Hebei, Henan, Shandong, Anhui, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Hubei, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Shanxi and other places. Location: Anhui, Yunnan and Hubei.

2. Smilax glabra: Smilax glabra is mainly produced in Guangdong, Hunan, Hubei, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Sichuan and other places.

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