Dried Coptis Root Slices Huang Lian 黄连 Bulk Raw Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dried Coptis Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Lian (黄连), from Coptis chinensis. These naturally sun-dried irregular thin slices are a classic bitter-cold herb traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness in TCM theory. Sold loose by weight, they are commonly used in decoctions and formulas. This product is a raw botanical ingredient and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huang Lian 黄连 dried root slices from Coptis chinensis
• Naturally air-dried and sun-cured using traditional晾晒 processing
• Irregular thin slices suitable for decoction pieces and herbal formulas
• Bitter and cold in TCM nature, traditionally used to clear heat and dry dampness
• Bulk loose packaging by weight with 500g per bag option

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden-yellow to brownish-yellow irregular thin slices with a hard, dense texture and fractured surface. The aroma is faint and characteristic of the root, and the taste is intensely bitter, a hallmark of genuine Coptis root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Incorporate into TCM formulas as directed by a practitioner
• Use in external washes or compresses in folk practice
• Store as a bulk raw ingredient for herbal apothecary use

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huang Lian is regarded as bitter and cold, entering the Heart, Spleen, Stomach, Liver, Gallbladder, and Large Intestine channels. It has traditionally been used to clear heat and dry dampness, and appears in classic formulas such as Huang Lian Jie Du Tang and Xiang Lian Wan. It is typically decocted with other herbs rather than taken alone.

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