Coptis Rhizome (Huang Lian, 黄连) is one of the most bitter and powerful herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), widely used to purge fire, clear heat, and dry dampness. First documented in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (神农本草经), it has remained a core ingredient in formulas targeting digestive inflammation, gastrointestinal disorders, and systemic excess heat.
From ancient scrolls to modern functional blends, Huang Lian continues to shine for its purifying and detoxifying strength.
Huang Lian was revered in the earliest herbal texts for its ability to “drain fire and dry dampness.” Over the centuries, it became the go-to herb for conditions involving:
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 黄连 (Huang Lian) |
| Latin Name | Coptis chinensis |
| Nature | Cold |
| Flavor | Extremely Bitter |
| Organs Targeted | Heart, Liver, Stomach, Large Intestine |
Today, Huang Lian is widely used in both traditional and integrative practices:
Modern pharmacological studies highlight its high content of berberine—an alkaloid with demonstrated:
Source: NCBI – Pharmacological studies on berberine and Coptis chinensis
Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome, 黄连) remains a potent herbal agent in TCM’s arsenal against heat, dampness, and toxins. Though extremely bitter, it delivers powerful results for digestive inflammation, infections, and systemic balance.
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