Dried Coptis Root Slices Huang Lian 500g Sichuan Large Cut Decoction Pieces

Dried Coptis Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Lian (黄连), from Coptis chinensis. This bitter, cold-natured herb is traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice to clear heat and dry dampness. Sourced from Sichuan and sun-dried, these large decoction pieces are prepared for simmering in herbal formulas. Traditionally associated with the heart, liver, stomach, and large intestine channels.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Huang Lian (黄连), the dried root of Coptis chinensis
• Sourced from Sichuan, a classic producing region for this herb
• Sun-dried large decoction pieces with minimal broken fragments
• Bitter, cold herb traditionally used to clear heat and dry dampness
• 500g net weight of raw herbal decoction pieces

Quality & Sensory

These Coptis root slices are typically deep yellow to golden-brown in color with a firm, dense texture. The raw herb has a faint earthy aroma and an intensely bitter taste that carries through when decocted. Pieces are large and relatively uniform, with minimal powder or broken fragments.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soup formulas
• Combined with other herbs in custom TCM blends
• Used in small amounts in congee or culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huang Lian is traditionally used to clear heat, dry dampness, and address fire-related patterns. It is commonly decocted with herbs such as Huang Qin and Zhi Zi in classic formulas. Because of its intense bitterness and cold nature, it is typically used in small amounts within balanced formulas rather than alone.

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