$6.95 USA Shipping • 90-Day Hassle-Free Returns

Home » Huang Lian – Coptis – Rhizoma Coptidis

Huang Lian – Coptis – Rhizoma Coptidis

Showing all 17 results

Huang Lian

English Name: coptis root, Chinese goldthread

Literal Translation: “yellow connection”, “yellow link”

Pharmaceutical Name: Rhizoma Coptidis

Medica Category: Heat-Clearing and Dampness-Drying Herbs

Properties: Huang Lian enters the Liver, Heart, Stomach, and Large Intestine channels; it is bitter in nature and cold in temperature.

What is Huang Lian?:

The Chinese Herb Huang Lian is dried, unprocessed root of the coptis plant, a small, hearty herbaceous plant found native across cooler Northern temperate climes. The roots contain berberine alkaloids and have been used for thousands of years across many herbal medicinal traditions.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Therapeutic Actions of Huang Lian:

Huang Lian is one of the strongest herbs to clear heat, dry dampness and eliminate toxins. Its effects are most notable in the middle jiao (i.e. Liver, Stomach, and Large Intestines) although in formula it effective at removing heat toxins and dampness throughout the body.

Huang Lian is known for its anti-bacterial effects and is used in/added to many formulas for this purpose as well.

Huang Lian is very drying and cold and should be used with caution in patients with yang deficiency, yin deficiency, and Spleen/Stomach deficiencies.

Articles Related To Tag: Huang Lian – Coptis – Rhizoma Coptidis

  • Chinese Herbs for a Healthy Period 
    Chinese Herbs for a Healthy Period 

    Can Chinese herbs help you have a more comfortable, regular period? Thousands of years of holistic gynecology practice and modern research says “yes”! Whether you’re riding waves of discomfort each month, looking to enhance your fertility, or simply aiming to boost your overall well-being, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a natural approach to improving your…

  • The Best Chinese Herbs for Stress Relief
    The Best Chinese Herbs for Stress Relief

    According to the American Institute of Stress, 94% of Americans claim to experience chronic stress. Can Chinese herbs for stress help with this overwhelming epidemic? From work deadlines to family commitments to financial challenges, stress seeps into our daily lives from all angles. While triggers can span from mild issues like your traffic-heavy commute to…

  • The Best Chinese Herbs for Dental and Oral Health 

    Oral health is not just about keeping your pearly whites sparkling; your mouth is a gateway to the health of your whole body! But when was the last time you focused on improving your oral health? Beyond daily brushing and flossing, there are many ways to heal your mouth – including Chinese herbs for oral…

  • 15 Herbal Formulas to Conquer Spring Allergy Symptoms

    Winter’s chill is fading, allowing Spring to burst through with new life. Unfortunately for many people, this change in seasons also signals the start of sniffling noses, congested chests, itching eyes, and relentless coughs. It’s allergy season. As we embrace the beauty of the spring season (with tissues in hand), it’s also time to explore…

  • The Best Chinese Herbs for Hay Fever

    Have you ever found yourself sniffling and sneezing with watery eyes as the flowers begin to bloom and the trees regain their leaves? If so, you’re likely one of the many experiencing the seasonal affliction known as hay fever. Hay fever (also known as seasonal allergies or allergic rhinitis) affects over a quarter of all…