What is Huang Lian used for?
In Zuo Jin Wan, Huang Lian is bitter and cold and it has two functions. The first is to remove Heat from the Heart (Fire), which is the 'child' of the Liver (Wood) in the generative cycle of the Five Phases. When the Heat is drained from the Liver, it no longer rebels horizontally to invade the Stomach. The second function is to clear Stomach Fire.
What is Huang Lian (Gua Lou)?
In Xiao Xian Xiong Tang, Huang Lian helps Snake gourd (Gua Lou) - the key herb of this formula - drain Heat and turbidity from the Upper and Middle Burners. As often in Chinese medicine it is a mutually beneficial relationship as the moistening nature of Snake Gourd in turn prevents the d of Goldthread rhizome from aggravating the Stagnation.
What is Huang Lian Shang Qing Pian?
Huang Lian Shang Qing Pian (Huang Lian Shang Qing Wan, CoptisClear™, 黄连上清片) is a popular Chinese herbal medicine that clears Heat-Wind, purges Fire, and removes toxins. † Huang Lian Shang Qing Pian (Huang Lian Shang Qing Wan, CoptisClear™, 黄连上清片) is a popular Chinese herbal medicine that clears Heat-Wind, purges Fire, and removes toxins.
How does Huang Lian drain the heat?
In Xie Xin Tang, Huang Lian ,together with the other deputy herb Baikal skullcap root, drains Heat from the Upper and Middle Burners. Formula key actions: Clears Hot Phlegm.
Chinese Herb Actions
Drains Fire and Relieves Toxins For fire symptoms such as high fever, irritability, delirium, red tongue, and full and rapid pulse. Also for heat with toxicity causing painful red eyes, sore throat, and for toxic skin lesions.
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
Caution in cases of Yin or blood deficiency, stomach cold, or diarrhea from spleen and kidney deficiency. Long term use may injure the spleen and stomach.
Chinese Herb Notes
Dry-fried to enhance the cooling properties and to allow entrance into the blood, use with ginger to treat stomach heat, use with salt to clear heat in the large intestine and bladder, and can be used topically as a powder.
Naming
Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis) ——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)
The Processing of Huang Lian
The rhizome of perennial herb-Coptis chinensis Franch or C. deltoidea C. Y. Cheng et Hsiao or C. teeta Wall. of family Ranumculaceae.
The Effect of Huang Lian
Bitter, cold; heart, stomach, large intestine and liver meridians entered.
What does Huang Lian do to the heart?
In Jiao Tai Wan, Huang Lian clears pathogenic Heat from the Heart and thereby calms the Mind . By doing so, the ability of the Kidneys to foster a sense of inner rootedness and strength is facilitated so the normal functional relationship between those two Organs is restored. With the anxiety of the Heart and Mind quelled, the Yin is no longer threatened, Kidney Yin is able to ascend and Heart Yin is nourished.
What is Huang Lian Jie Du Tang?
Huang Lian is a king ingredient in Huang Lian Jie Du Tang. Like the name indicates, it means it has more power than other ingredients in the formula.
Does Huang Lian help with gallstones?
They are used here to help the Ox gallstone in clearing Heat from the Heart and resolving toxicity. Indeed, according to authoritative Chinese Medicine literature, Huang Lian "enters the Heart and Pericardium where it is the ultimate at draining fire. It is also able to enter the Liver. While it can guide into both of these Meridians, it is especially entrusted [to guide other herbs] to enter the Heart".
What Is Hu Huang Lian
Hu Huang Lian commonly known as Rhizoma Picrorhizae is the rhizome of Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora, which is a perennial herb belonging to the family Scrophulariaceae. It is a relatively practical Chinese herbal medicine, which first appeared in <Tang Ben Cao> in 659 AD.
Combinations
It can be used in combination with Sheng Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae) to treat hemoptysis and epistaxis caused by blood heat.
Side Effects
At present, there is no literature report that it has toxic effects, and no data have been found to show that taking Hu Huang Lia at the prescribed dose will cause serious adverse reactions.
What is coptis? What is it used for?
Coptis is a small, perennial herb found in North America, Greenland, Iceland and Siberia. Its name is derived from the Greek "kopto," meaning "to cut," in reference to its leaves, which are dark green and divided.
How much coptis should I take?
The amount of coptis ingested depends on the condition being treated. Some practitioners recommend 2-10 grams of coptis powder; others recommend 15-60 ml of a coptis tincture. Coptis teas can also be made by steeping whole root or powder in water; these beverages are used to treat jaundice and vomiting.
What forms of coptis are available?
Some Asian markets and specialty stores sell whole, dried coptis root. It is also available in powder and tincture forms.
What can happen if I take too much coptis? Are there any interactions I should be aware of? What precautions should I take?
Coptis should not be taken in large doses for extended periods of time. It is extremely bitter. Repeated use may cause nausea and vomiting, and because it is used to treat hypertension, it should not be used by people taking antihypertensive medications.
What is Huang Lian used for?
Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome), the formula's Chinese namesake, has been used for hundreds of years to clear heat, remove toxicity, and drain dampness. It's one of the most commonly used Chinese herbs and its history dates back to the Emperor's Classic of Materia Medica, in which it's listed as one of the best herbs.
What is the difference between a da Huang and a zhi zi?
Zhi Zi (Gardenia Fruit) cools the blood and resolves toxicity from urination. Da Huang (Rhubarb) purges heat and moves the bowels to remove toxins.
Is Guang Ci Tang discontinued?
Please note that Guang Ci Tang® Huang Lian Shang Qing Wan in the pill form, which has the same formulation as the tablet, is discontinued.
Is Huang Lian safe to use?
Huang Lian Shang Qing Pian (Wan) has been safely used with few adverse effects when it is used as directed.
