Sichuan Coptis Root Slices Huang Lian 500g Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Coptis Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Lian (黄连), from Coptis chinensis. These cut root pieces are a classic bitter-cold Chinese herb traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness in TCM theory. Sourced from Sichuan, a recognized daodi growing region, the slices are dried without sulfur fumigation. Traditionally prepared as a decoction or steeped in water, they are intended for traditional herbal use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-grown Coptis chinensis root, a prized daodi source region for Huang Lian
• Known in TCM as Huang Lian (黄连), a classic bitter-cold herb for clearing heat and drying dampness
• Cut root slices in chicken-claw style, dried without sulfur fumigation
• Suitable for traditional decoctions, herbal teas, and formula preparation
• Sold as a raw botanical for traditional Chinese medicine practice and herbal study

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices are yellow to golden-brown with a rough, fibrous texture and irregular edges. The aroma is faintly herbal, and the taste is intensely bitter, a hallmark of genuine Huang Lian. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a deep yellow color.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep a small amount in hot water as a bitter herbal tea
• Combine with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Use in herbal study or traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huang Lian is bitter and cold and traditionally enters the heart, spleen, stomach, liver, gallbladder, and large intestine channels. It has long been used in classical formulas for heat patterns and damp-heat conditions, often paired with herbs like Huang Qin and Huang Bai as in the traditional trio San Huang. It is also traditionally used in small amounts in seasonal decoctions and external washes in folk practice.

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