Dried Coptis Root Huang Lian 黄连 Coptis chinensis Rhizome Raw Herb 500g

Dried Coptis Rhizome, known in TCM as Huang Lian (黄连), from Coptis chinensis. This is the dried rhizome of the plant, shade-dried in the open air and sold loose by weight. In TCM theory it is considered bitter and cold, traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness. It is a classic bitter herb used in decoctions and formulas. This product is a raw botanical and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huang Lian 黄连 dried rhizome from Coptis chinensis
• Shade-dried in the open air to preserve the natural raised scale-leaf nodes
• A classic bitter and cold TCM herb traditionally used to clear heat and dry dampness
• Sold loose by weight in a 500g bag for flexible dosing
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal formulas, and traditional preparations

Quality & Sensory

The rhizome pieces typically appear yellow to golden-brown with a knobby, segmented texture and raised scale-leaf nodes. They have a characteristically strong bitter aroma, and a decoction typically tastes intensely bitter with a lingering yellow color.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Used as an ingredient in classical TCM formulas
• Combined with other herbs in prescribed herbal preparations
• Stored as a staple raw herb in a home apothecary

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Huang Lian is traditionally regarded as bitter and cold, entering 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 Xie Xin Tang, often paired with herbs like Scutellaria and Phellodendron. Traditionally it was also used in small amounts in congee or washes in folk practice.

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