Huang Lian (Coptis) 【Source】Dry rhizome of the Ranunculaceae plant Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis), Sanjiao Ye Huang Lian (Coptis deltoidea), or Yun Lian. 【Properties and Channels】Bitter, cold. Enters the Heart, Liver, Stomach, and Large Intestine channels. 【Characteristics】This herb is extremely bitter and cold, clearing heat and drying dampness, with strong medicinal properties. It primarily enters the … Read more
【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
Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) is the rhizome of the plants belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, including Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis), San Jiao Ye Huang Lian (Coptis trifolia), or Yunnan Huang Lian (Coptis deltoidea). Huang Lian is a perennial herb that primarily grows in the high-altitude mountainous regions of western Sichuan, hence it is also known … Read more
Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) is characterized by its bitter and cold properties, making it a representative herb for clearing heat and detoxifying. However, it is quite challenging to use Huang Lian effectively in clinical practice. It can treat conditions associated with heat, as well as those considered to be ‘deficient.’ Even diseases that one might … Read more
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
Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis), Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis), and Huang Bai (Phellodendron amurense) are collectively known as “San Huang”. They all possess the ability to clear heat and dry dampness. The “San Huang” herbs are cold in nature and clear heat, with a bitter taste that helps to dry dampness and has the function of … Read more
Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma) Source This product is the dried rhizome of the Ranunculaceae plant Huang Lian, specifically Coptis chinensis Franch., Coptis deltoidea C.Y.Cheng et Hsiao, or Coptis teeta Wall. The three types are commonly referred to as “Wei Lian,” “Ya Lian,” and “Yun Lian.” Related Names Yuan Lian, Wei Lian, Ya Lian, Yun Lian, … Read more
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Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) has a bitter taste and a cold nature, belonging to the category of cold and cool herbs. It primarily functions to clear and drain heart and stomach fire, cool the liver and gallbladder, and detoxify. It also has a drying dampness effect. The variety from Sichuan is particularly potent, hence it … Read more
Huang Lian Huang Lian Source: The dried rhizome of the perennial herbaceous plants Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis Franch.), Sanjiao Ye Huang Lian (Coptis deltoidea C. Y. Cheng et Hsiao), or Yun Lian (Coptis teeta Wall.). These three types are commonly referred to as “Wei Lian”, “Ya Lian”, and “Yun Lian” respectively. Alias: Wang Lian, Zhi … Read more