Commonly Used Chinese Herbs: Huang Lian, Huang Qin, Huang Bai, and Zhi Zi

Commonly Used Chinese Herbs: Huang Lian, Huang Qin, Huang Bai, and Zhi Zi

Today, Brother Jie will discuss these four herbs, which may not be favored by everyone. Why? Because they are all bitter herbs, cold herbs, and purgative herbs.Everyone thinks they are very deficient, and these bitter cold herbs are useless for them.But I tell you, the current basics are almost never purely deficient; more often, they … Read more

Comparison of Huang Lian (Coptis) and Hu Huang Lian (Picrorhiza)

Comparison of Huang Lian (Coptis) and Hu Huang Lian (Picrorhiza)

â– Editor: Qiao Qiao Huang Lian (Coptis) and Hu Huang Lian (Picrorhiza) are both commonly used traditional Chinese medicines. The only difference is one character, which can lead beginners to confuse them as the same herb. However, although both are bitter, cold, and dry dampness, they are completely different materials, and thus should be distinguished in … Read more