Dried Coptis Root Slices Huang Lian 黄连 TCM Bitter Herb Decoction Pieces 100g

Dried Coptis Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Lian (黄连), from Coptis chinensis. These cut rhizome slices are a classic bitter-cold herb traditionally used to clear heat and dry dampness, with entry into the heart, spleen, stomach, liver, gallbladder, and large intestine channels. Sourced from Sichuan and supplied as simple sliced pieces for decoction or external herbal preparations. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huang Lian (黄连) rhizome slices from Sichuan, a core TCM bitter-cold herb
• Botanical source Coptis chinensis, cut into convenient slices for decoction pieces
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear heat, dry dampness, and drain fire
• Simple single-ingredient product with no additives, sold as a food-grade raw botanical
• Suitable for herbal formulas, decoctions, and traditional external wash applications

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically appear yellow to golden-brown with a hard, dense texture and fractured, fibrous interior. The aroma is faint and grassy, while the taste is intensely bitter, a hallmark of genuine coptis rhizome. Decoctions typically yield a deep yellow color and strongly bitter flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions with other formula herbs
• Ground or used in external washes and compresses in folk practice
• Incorporated into seasonal herbal soups in small amounts under practitioner guidance
• Used by herbal shops and practitioners for custom formula blending

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huang Lian is a principal herb for clearing heat and drying dampness, traditionally associated with patterns of damp-heat and fire excess. It appears in classic formulas such as Huang Lian Jie Du Tang and is often paired with Scutellaria and Phellodendron. Traditionally it has also been prepared as a wash or powder for external applications.

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