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
Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) clears heat and dries dampness, drains fire and detoxifies, and is classified as a superior herb in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica), with extensive clinical applications. It is commonly used for symptoms such as damp-heat stagnation, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and excessive heart fire; … Read more
Coptidis Rhizoma 黄连 Source This product is the dried rhizome of the plants in the Ranunculaceae family, including Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis Franch.), San Jiao Ye Huang Lian (Coptis deltoidea C.Y. et Hsiao), or Yun Lian (Coptis teeta Wall.). Alias Huang Lian, Wang Lian, Wei Lian, Chuan Lian, Ji Zhua Lian. Habitat and Growth Environment … Read more