Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) Huang Lian, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, belongs to the Ranunculaceae family and the Coptis genus. Huang Lian thrives in cool, moist, and shaded environments, avoiding high temperatures and drought. The leaves are basal, thick, and paper-like, ovate-triangular, with three lobes; the central lobe is rhombic, deeply lobed, with sharp serrated … 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
Huang Lian (Coptis Chinensis) Huang Lian is the dried rhizome of the plants Coptis chinensis, Coptis teeta, or Coptis deltoidea, which belong to the Ranunculaceae family. These three types are commonly referred to as “Wei Lian,” “Ya Lian,” and “Yun Lian.” The rhizomes are harvested in autumn, with the fibrous roots and soil removed, then … Read more
In our daily lives, many people exhibit symptoms of damp-heat. So, what exactly is damp-heat, and how can one regulate a damp-heat constitution? What dietary choices can effectively alleviate these symptoms? Let’s explore this together. What is Damp-Heat Constitution Damp-heat constitution refers to a physical condition characterized primarily by the internal accumulation of damp-heat. The … Read more
Throughout history, practitioners have placed great emphasis on the pathogenic effects of damp-heat. Zhu Danxi believed that “damp-heat and fire are the most common diseases” and that “among the six qi, damp-heat accounts for eight or nine out of ten diseases.” Ye Tianshi in his “Clinical Guidelines and Medical Cases” stated: “If a person is … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow for regular updates! The fourteen damp-heat syndromes, at the onset, present with chest tightness, confusion, and loud cries of pain, indicating damp-heat obstructing the middle and upper jiao. It is advisable to use Cao Guo (Grass Fruit), Bing Lang (Betel Nut), Xian Chang Pu (Fresh Acorus), Yuan Su … Read more
1. The Organs of Humans are Destroyed by Damp-HeatThe large intestine experiences heat accumulation and overflow, which consumes the bladder, leading to urgent bladder heat, often resulting in benign prostatic hyperplasia, known in Western medicine as prostatitis. Why is there such a prevalence of prostate issues? Especially among the elderly, some suffer for half their … Read more
Understanding Damp Obstruction in Traditional Chinese Medicine Damp Obstruction Damp obstruction refers to the stagnation of dampness in the middle jiao (中焦, zhōng jiāo), leading to weakened transportation and transformation functions, characterized clinically by fullness and distension in the epigastric and abdominal regions, heaviness in the limbs, and sluggish appetite. In ancient texts, it was … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow for regular updates! Thirty-two Damp-Heat Syndromes: Menstrual flow arrives, with strong fever and thirst, delirium and confusion, chest and abdominal pain, or a tongue without coating, pulse slippery and rapid, with the pathogen invading the Ying (nutritive) level. The appropriate treatment includes large doses of: Xijiao (Rhinoceros Horn), … Read more