Dried Coptis Root Slices Huang Lian Bulk Raw Herb for Decoction 500g

Dried Coptis Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Lian (黄连), from Coptis chinensis. These sun-dried root slices are a classic bitter-cold herb traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness in TCM theory. Sold as bulk raw decoction pieces for herbal formulas, teas, and external washes. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, as this product is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huang Lian 黄连 dried root slices from Coptis chinensis
• Sun-dried whole root cut into convenient decoction-ready slices
• Classic bitter-cold TCM herb traditionally used to clear heat and dry dampness
• Bulk 500g pack suitable for formulas, decoctions, and external washes
• Sourced from China and sold as a raw agricultural food product

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellow to golden-yellow cut surface with a rough, fibrous texture. The aroma is faint and grassy, while a decoction typically tastes intensely bitter, a hallmark of this traditional herb.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Combine with other herbs in classical formulas
• Prepare as a strained bitter herbal tea
• Use in external herbal washes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huang Lian is a bitter-cold herb traditionally associated with the heart, spleen, stomach, liver, gallbladder, and large intestine channels. It has long been used in classical formulas for heat patterns and is often paired with herbs such as Scutellaria and Phellodendron. Traditional preparation involves slow simmering in decoctions or use in powdered formulas.

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