The Many Benefits of the Bitter Huang Lian (Coptis)

The Many Benefits of the Bitter Huang Lian (Coptis)

Ants move houses, little by little they build mountains; TCM popular science, accumulating little by little. “Ant TCM” aims to popularize TCM knowledge, Let your health and wellness be like divine assistance! Written by: Pan Jiyang, Associate Professor, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine “Playing the lute under the Huang Lian tree—finding joy in bitterness,” “First … Read more

Huang Lian: The ‘Aspirin’ of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Huang Lian: The 'Aspirin' of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Aspirin, one of the three classic drugs in Western medicine, has been in use for over a century. It has numerous medicinal effects, including antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, and anti-platelet aggregation properties, and it also has certain effects on cancer cells. In the realm of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is also a herb with … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Huang Lian: Effective for Clearing Heat and Reducing Fire, but Caution for Certain Individuals!

The Efficacy and Functions of Huang Lian: Effective for Clearing Heat and Reducing Fire, but Caution for Certain Individuals!

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The Benefits and Cautions of Long-term Use of Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis)

The Benefits and Cautions of Long-term Use of Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis)

□ Wang Jing, First People’s Hospital of Tai’an Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) possesses rich medicinal value and is widely used in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This article will unveil the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects of Huang Lian and introduce precautions to consider when using it. The effects of Huang Lian: Stop Diarrhea … Read more

The Efficacy and Uses of Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) and Its Dietary Contraindications

The Efficacy and Uses of Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) and Its Dietary Contraindications

Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) is a well-known herb, often referenced in the saying, “A mute eats Huang Lian, unable to express the bitterness.” Huang Lian is the rhizome of the perennial herbaceous plant from the family Ranunculaceae, also known as Chuan Lian, Wang Lian, Zhi Lian, Wei Lian, Ya Lian, Yun Lian, Ye Lian, Tu … Read more

200 Uses of Huang Lian (Coptis Chinensis)

200 Uses of Huang Lian (Coptis Chinensis)

Alias:Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis), Wang Lian, Chuan Huang Lian, Jiang Lian, Zhi Lian, San Jiao Ye Huang Lian, Ji Zhua Lian, Jiang Chuan Lian, Jiang Zhi Huang Lian, Wu Yu Huang Lian, Jiu Lian. Historical Origin:Grows in the valleys of Wuyang and the southern slopes of Mount Tai in Shujun. Hongjing noted that Wuyang is … Read more

Daily Understanding of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Huang Lian (Coptis) – Clears Heat, Drains Dampness, Relieves Fire and Detoxifies

Daily Understanding of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Huang Lian (Coptis) - Clears Heat, Drains Dampness, Relieves Fire and Detoxifies

Huang Lian (Coptis) Huang Lian, also known as Wang Lian or Zhi Lian, is the dried rhizome of the plants Coptis chinensis, Coptis teeta, or Coptis deltoidea, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. It is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying, first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen … Read more

The Efficacy and Usage of Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis)

The Efficacy and Usage of Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis)

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Huang Lian: Clearing Heat, Drying Dampness, and Detoxifying

Huang Lian: Clearing Heat, Drying Dampness, and Detoxifying

➤ Chinese Herbal Properties Inquiry ➤ Chinese Herbal Compatibility Inquiry Huang Lian 【Herbal Name】Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) 【Alias】Huang Lian, Wang Lian, Wei Lian, Chuan Lian, Ji Zhua Lian. 【English Name】Coptidis Rhizoma. 【Source】The rhizome of the plant Coptis chinensis Franch. from the Ranunculaceae family. 【Properties and Channels】Cold in nature, bitter in taste. Enters the Heart, Spleen, … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis)

The Efficacy and Functions of Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis)

Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) is a perennial herb and a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) material, known for its wide-ranging efficacy and functions. It is well-known for its extremely bitter taste, leading to the saying, “A mute eats Huang Lian, unable to express the bitterness.” The main components of Huang Lian include berberine and … Read more