The Efficacy and Functions of Huang Lian (Coptis)

The Efficacy and Functions of Huang Lian (Coptis)

There is a saying in the folk: “A mute eats Huang Lian (Coptis), suffering in silence.” In fact, Huang Lian has many more functions. It is well known that good medicine is often bitter, which is a truth that people have long recognized. Huang Lian is highly valued for its medicinal properties precisely because of … Read more

Huanglian – A Heat-Clearing and Damp-Drying Herb

Huanglian - A Heat-Clearing and Damp-Drying Herb

Huanglian “Shennong Bencao Jing” Huanglian COPTIDIS RHIZOMA 1. Source This herb is the dried rhizome of the Ranunculaceae plant Huanglian, Coptis chinensis Franch., Coptis deltoidea C.Y.Cheng et Hsiao, or Coptis teeta Wall. 2. Aliases Yunlian, Yalian, Chuanlian, Weilian, Jizhuolian. 3. Images 4. Main Producing Areas Weilian and Yalian are mainly produced in Sichuan and Hubei. … Read more

The Remarkable Chinese Herb: Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis)

The Remarkable Chinese Herb: Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis)

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) is a traditional Chinese herb. What medicinal effects does Huang Lian have? Let us explore the benefits and functions of Huang Lian together. There are three varieties of Huang Lian: Huang Lian, Sanjiao Ye Huang Lian, and Yun Lian. Effects and Functions of Huang Lian 1. Medicinal Parts of Huang … Read more

Clearing Heat and Drying Dampness Herbs

Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) This is the rhizome of the perennial herb Huang Lian from the Ranunculaceae family. It is harvested in autumn, dried, or baked for storage. It is mainly produced in Sichuan, Hubei, Yunnan, and Guizhou provinces. It has the functions of clearing heat, drying dampness, and detoxifying. It is indicated for symptoms … Read more