Huang Lian
Submitted by L0rne on Tue, 2006-11-14 13:54.
Latin name: Coptidis Rhizoma
Huang Lian Also Known As: Cankerroot, Chinese Goldthread, Coptide, Coptis, Coptis Chinesis, Gold Thread, Goldenthread, Huang Lian, Mouth Root, Yellowroot. Coptis chinensis; Coptis deltoidea; Coptis teetoides; Coptis trifolia, synonym Coptis groenlandica.
Properties: BITTER - COLD
Dosage: 1.5-9g.
Meridians/Channels: HEART, LARGE INTESTINE, LIVER, STOMACH
- drain fire, relieve toxicity -high fever, irritability, disorientation, delirium, painful-red eyes, sore throat, boils carbuncles, abscesses
- clear heat, drain damp -stomach- diarrhea, dysentery, acid reflux, halitosis, belching
- clear heart fire - irritability, insomnia
- topically - red-painful ulcerations
Also Used For: Orally, goldthread is used for digestive disorders.
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