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
Author: Liao Chuxin, Chief Pharmacist, Pharmacy Department, Zhongshan People’s Hospital Editor: Fu Yongjin, Chief Pharmacist, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital Affiliated to Jinan University Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) is the dried rhizome of the plant belonging to the family Ranunculaceae, specifically the varieties known as Wei Lian, Ya Lian, and Yun Lian. Wei Lian and Ya … 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
1. Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis) Properties: Bitter, cold. Meridians: Lung, Gallbladder, Spleen, Stomach. Effect Analysis: Huang Qin has the ability to clear heat and dry dampness, as well as to drain fire and detoxify, particularly effective in clearing damp-heat from the upper and middle jiao. 2. Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) Properties: Bitter, cold. Meridians: Heart, … Read more
「Qing Re Jie Du Granules (I)」 【Clinical Applications】 1. Common cold due to external wind-heat and internal accumulation of fire, presenting with high fever, slight aversion to wind and cold, headache, sore throat, dry mouth, red tongue, and floating rapid pulse. 2. Mumps caused by external epidemic toxins, presenting with burning swelling and pain in … Read more
Overview of Principles The spleen governs transportation and transformation, ascending is its natural order, while the stomach governs reception, descending is its harmony. The spleen and stomach work together, maintaining balance in ascending and descending, facilitating endless generation and transformation. However, when damp-heat afflicts the spleen and stomach, whether due to external pathogens or internal … Read more
Source: Liu DuzhouThe formulas in the Treatise on Cold Damage that combine cold and heat medicines include Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Tang (Bupleurum and Cinnamon Decoction with Dried Ginger), Zhi Zi Gan Jiang Tang (Gardenia and Dried Ginger Decoction), Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang (Pinellia Decoction to Drain the Heart), Fu Zi Xie … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of China. Experienced TCM practitioners can use it to tackle various ailments, and we can also apply it in dietary therapy to nourish our bodies~ Top Properties of Chinese Medicinal Herbs Clearing Heat and Detoxifying: Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle); Transforming Dampness with Aroma: Huo Xiang (Agastache); Promoting Urination … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of China, and experienced practitioners can use it to address various ailments. We can also apply it in dietary therapy to nourish our bodies. Top Properties of Chinese Herbs Best for clearing heat and detoxifying—Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle); Best for aromatic dampness transformation—Huo Xiang (Agastache); Best for promoting … Read more