Coptis Root Slices Huang Lian 500g Dried Chuan Huang Lian Herbal Decoction Pieces

Coptis Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Lian (黄连), from Coptis chinensis, are dried rhizome pieces of a classic bitter-cold Chinese herb. Traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness in TCM theory, Huang Lian is valued in herbal formulas and decoctions. These naturally sun-dried slices are sold as a food-grade raw botanical for traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Coptis chinensis rhizome slices known in TCM as Huang Lian 黄连
• Classic bitter-cold herb traditionally used to clear heat and dry dampness
• Naturally sun-dried whole slices suitable for decoction pieces
• Sourced as Sichuan-style Chuan Huang Lian with chicken-claw grade rhizomes
• 500g bulk pack suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and powder grinding

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically appear yellow to golden-brown with a firm, dense texture and irregular edges. The aroma is faintly earthy, and the taste is intensely bitter, a hallmark of authentic Huang Lian. Brewed slices yield a deep yellow decoction with a persistent bitter finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a bitter herbal tea
• Grind into powder for external or culinary herbal applications
• Combine with other herbs in classical formulas

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 such as Huang Lian Jie Du Tang and San Huang tablets, often paired with Scutellaria and Phellodendron. Traditionally it is decocted alone or with other herbs, and small amounts are sometimes steeped as a bitter seasonal tea.

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