Coptis Slices Huang Lian 黄连 Dried Chinese Goldthread Root Decoction Pieces Sichuan Origin 500g

Coptis Slices, known in TCM as Huang Lian (黄连), from Coptis chinensis, are dried root decoction pieces sourced from Sichuan. Traditionally regarded in TCM as bitter and cold, associated with clearing heat and drying dampness, they are a classic bitter herb for herbal formulas and decoctions. Sold as a food-grade agricultural product for traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huang Lian 黄连 dried Coptis chinensis root slices from Sichuan
• Traditional TCM bitter-cold herb long valued in classical heat-clearing formulas
• Sun-dried and air-dried whole root slices suitable for decoction pieces
• Sold as edible agricultural produce in 500g bulk quantity
• Versatile raw material for herbal decoctions, powders, and formula blending

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices are yellow to golden-brown with a rough, fibrous cut surface and irregular edges. They carry a strong bitter aroma, and a decoction typically tastes intensely bitter with a lingering sharpness characteristic of this root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Use as a raw material for herbal powder blending
• Incorporate into classical TCM formula preparations
• Supply for herbal shops and wellness practitioners

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huang Lian is a principal bitter-cold herb traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness, appearing in classical formulas such as Huang Lian Jie Du Tang and San Huang tablets. Traditionally it is decocted alone or combined with herbs like Scutellaria and Phellodendron, and it has also been used in folk practice for seasonal internal heat preparations.

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