Dried Coptis Root Slices Huang Lian 500g Chicken Claw Grade Sieved Coptis chinensis for Decoction

Dried Coptis Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Lian (黄连), from Coptis chinensis. These dried rhizome slices are sieved to remove impurities and heat-dried for storage. In TCM theory, Huang Lian is bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Single-herb Coptis chinensis rhizome slices with no blended ingredients
• Chicken claw grade Huang Lian, sieved to remove impurities
• Heat-dried processing suitable for long-term storage
• In TCM theory bitter and cold, traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness
• 500g bulk bag suited to decoction preparation and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically appear yellow to golden-brown with a firm, dense texture and irregular rhizome shape. The aroma is typically faint and earthy, and decocted liquid is typically intensely bitter with a lingering yellow color.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to multi-herb TCM formulas as directed by a practitioner
• Prepare as a bitter herbal tea infusion in small amounts
• Use in seasonal herbal soup preparations under professional guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Lian is traditionally used in heat-clearing and damp-drying formulas and is a classic component of combinations such as San Huang and Huang Lian Jie Du preparations. It is traditionally simmered in decoctions, sometimes paired with herbs like Scutellaria and Phellodendron. Because of its intense bitterness, it is generally used in small amounts within formulas rather than as a daily drink.

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