Point↗↑↑↖AboveBlue textFree Subscription The most bitter thing in the world is not Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis), but a heart that silently endures; The most exhausting thing in life is not the mule or horse, but a person who strives hard. The unspoken pain, turns into solitude that one must bear alone; The tears that cannot … Read more
Follow UsPART.01AbstractSPRING IS COMINGSPRING Diarrhea-type irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) is a common clinical condition that recurs frequently and severely affects the quality of life of patients. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has certain advantages in improving symptoms and reducing episodes. Professor Tong Xiaolin believes that the etiology of IBS-D is mainly due to disharmony between the … Read more
2025.03.12, Issue 985. Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang (Huang Lian Warm Gallbladder Decoction) is a classic formula commonly used in TCM clinical practice for eliminating phlegm-heat. Its main effects include clearing heat, transforming phlegm, promoting dampness elimination, descending rebellious qi, and stopping vomiting. It is primarily composed of Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) as the main … Read more
Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, including its rhizomes. It has a bitter and cold nature, and it enters the Heart, Liver, Stomach, and Large Intestine meridians. It is effective in clearing heat, drying dampness, purging fire, and detoxifying. Huang Lian is well-known for treating heat, damp-heat, … Read more
As long as you want to learn, it is never too late! Don’t hesitate, don’t just think without acting. If you have a dream, pursue it; if you have a goal, strive for it! The endpoint of persistence is the realization of success! The content may not be new, but it allows me to accumulate … Read more
A U T U M N Click the blue text to follow us In the magical world of classical TCM formulas, each prescription is like a brilliant pearl, containing ancient wisdom and powerful effects. Today, we will explore this ‘pearl’ formula—Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang (Ge Gen Decoction with Scutellaria and Coptis)—which is … Read more
Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis), derived from the rhizome of a perennial herb in the Ranunculaceae family, includes varieties such as Huang Lian, San Jiao Ye Huang Lian, or Yun Lian. It has a bitter taste and cold nature, primarily affecting the heart, liver, stomach, and large intestine meridians. Huang Lian is renowned for its ability … Read more
For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen. Introduction: Teacher Tong Xiaolin is an expert in using Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) to treat diabetes. This article introduces the principles of using Huang Lian in terms of compatibility, dosage, and contraindications, providing excellent guidance for clinical use. Huang Lian (Excerpt) Author/Tong Xiaolin 1. … Read more
Chinese Medicine Huang Lian As the saying goes, “A mute eats Huang Lian (Coptis), unable to express the bitterness,” which illustrates the extreme bitterness of Huang Lian. However, good medicine is often bitter and beneficial for illness. Huang Lian clears heat, dries dampness, drains fire, and detoxifies. Many well-known heat-clearing Chinese patent medicines contain Huang … Read more
2021 May 23 At 10:10 AM on May 23, Professor Xu Jintang, known as the “Saint of Huanglian” and the “Father of Tianma,” passed away in Beijing at the age of 92. For the people of Lichuan, Xu is a familiar figure and a great benefactor. In 1958, Xu came to Fobao Mountain in Lichuan … Read more