Huang Lian: A Bitter and Cold Herb with Remarkable Medicinal Value

Huang Lian: A Bitter and Cold Herb with Remarkable Medicinal Value

【Basic Introduction to Huang Lian】 Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) clears heat and dries dampness, drains fire and detoxifies. It has pharmacological effects such as antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, and lipid-lowering properties. Huang Lian is also known as Wei Lian, Chuan Lian, Ji Zhua Lian, Wang Lian, Yun Lian, and Ya Lian. It is the dried … Read more

Discussion on Clearing Heat and Drying Dampness: Purging Fire and Detoxifying

Discussion on Clearing Heat and Drying Dampness: Purging Fire and Detoxifying

. Clearing Heat and Drying Dampness · Purging Fire and Detoxifying Basic Information Source 【Source】This product is the dried rhizome of the Ranunculaceae plant Huanglian (Coptis chinensis Franch.), Sanjiao Ye Huanglian (Coptis deltoidea C.Y.Cheng et Hsiao), or Yunlian (Coptis teeta Wall.). These three are commonly referred to as “Weilian”, “Yalian”, and “Yunlian” respectively. Harvested in … Read more

Differences Between Hu Huang Lian and Huang Lian

Differences Between Hu Huang Lian and Huang Lian

Editor: Qiao Qiao Although Hu Huang Lian (Huang Lian) and Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) differ by only one character, both possess the ability to clear heat and dry dampness. However, they are two distinct Chinese medicinal herbs with significant differences, and they should not be used interchangeably in prescriptions.This issue will introduce the characteristics and … Read more

A Detailed Discussion on Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis)

A Detailed Discussion on Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis)

Properties: Bitter taste, cold nature Meridians: Heart; Liver; Stomach; Large Intestine (Supplement: Spleen, Kidney) Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Its root is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Huang Lian, which has the effects of clearing heat and drying dampness, purging fire, and detoxifying. Ancient … Read more

The Efficacy, Functions, Contraindications, and Consumption Methods of Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis)

The Efficacy, Functions, Contraindications, and Consumption Methods of Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis)

The efficacy, functions, contraindications, and consumption methods of Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) and its nutritional value. Efficacy and Functions of Huang Lian: Huang Lian is the dried rhizome of the plants Coptis chinensis, Coptis teeta, or Coptis deltoidea from the Ranunculaceae family. It has the effects of clearing heat, drying dampness, purging fire, and detoxifying. … Read more

A Herb for Nourishing Qi and Blood: The Efficacy and Contraindications of Huang Lian

A Herb for Nourishing Qi and Blood: The Efficacy and Contraindications of Huang Lian

Promoting health knowledge for a better lifeClick below to follow for free↓↓↓ Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) is a traditional Chinese herb. What medicinal effects does Huang Lian have? Let us explore the efficacy and functions of Huang Lian together. There are three varieties: Huang Lian, Sanjiao Ye Huang Lian, and Yun Lian. Alias: Chuan Lian, … Read more

Knowledge of Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Huanglian (Coptis)

Knowledge of Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Huanglian (Coptis)

Chinese Medicinal Herb: Huanglian (Coptis) Source: This product is the dried rhizome of the Ranunculaceae plant Huanglian (Coptis chinensis), Sanjiao Huanglian (Coptis teeta), or Yunlian (Coptis deltoidea). The three types are commonly referred to as “Weilian,” “Yalian,” and “Yunlian.” Plant Identification: A perennial herb. The rhizome is yellow and often branched. The leaves are all … Read more

Huang Lian: A Bitter Herb for Clearing Heat and Dampness, Not Suitable for Deficiency and Cold!

Huang Lian: A Bitter Herb for Clearing Heat and Dampness, Not Suitable for Deficiency and Cold!

Understanding Huang Lian Herb Name: Huang Lian (Huánglián) Taste and Properties: Bitter, Cold. Meridians: Heart, Spleen, Stomach, Liver, Gallbladder, Large Intestine. Functions: Clears heat and dries dampness, drains fire and detoxifies. Indications: 1. Damp-heat obstruction with fullness, vomiting, diarrhea; 2. High fever with delirium, excess heart fire, irritability and insomnia, palpitations; 3. Blood heat with … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Herb: Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis)

Traditional Chinese Medicine Herb: Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis)

Traditional Chinese Medicine Herb: Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) Source: This herb is the dried rhizome of the Ranunculaceae family plants Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis), Sanjiao Ye Huang Lian (Coptis deltoidea), or Yun Lian (Coptis teeta). The three are commonly referred to as “Wei Lian,” “Ya Lian,” and “Yun Lian.” Plant Identification:Perennial herb. The rhizome is … Read more

Bencao Gangmu: Huanglian (Coptis)

Bencao Gangmu: Huanglian (Coptis)

Huanglian Huánɡ Lián Alias Yunlian, Yalian, Chuanlian, Weilian, Jizhualian, Wanglian, Zailian, Zhilian Functions Clear heat, dry dampness, detoxify, kill parasites. Used for seasonal heat toxins, febrile diseases, excessive heat causing irritability, fullness and nausea, bacterial dysentery, heat diarrhea with abdominal pain, lung abscess, vomiting, epistaxis, hematochezia, diabetes, malnutrition, ascariasis, whooping cough, sore throat, fiery eyes, … Read more