Coptis Chinensis (Huang Lian)

Alias:
Huang Lian, Bitter Huang Lian

Properties:
Bitter, Cold

Pharmacological Effects:

• Huang Lian Pian has effects of clearing heat and drying dampness, draining fire, detoxifying, and exhibiting antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Modern studies show that Huang Lian has significant antibacterial effects, particularly against pathogenic microorganisms such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella typhi.
• Huang Lian has a detoxifying action, effectively removing damp-heat toxins from the body and is commonly used to treat symptoms caused by damp-heat, such as diarrhea, dysentery, and jaundice.
• Additionally, Huang Lian Pian has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, blood sugar-lowering, and blood pressure-lowering effects. It helps improve gastrointestinal function and alleviates conditions like gastritis and peptic ulcers.
• It is used to treat damp-heat diarrhea, dysentery, jaundice, mouth sores, skin eczema, and other symptoms, particularly those caused by damp-heat.