HUANG LIAN
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Rhizoma Coptidis

Nomenclature

HUANG LIAN
黃連
Rhizoma Coptidis
Other Names

Coptidis


Properties:

Bitter
Heart / HT Liver / LR Stomach / ST Large Intestine / LI


Dosage and Toxicity

2 - 10 gm
max - 15 gm


Functions

Clears heat and dries dampness in Stomach / ST and Large Intestine/Large Intestine / LI
Bai Tou Weng Tang, Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang, Xiao Xian Xiong Tang, Qing Wei San
Sedates Fire in Liver / LR / LV / LVand Heart / HT
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
Clears Fire Toxins (skin problem from toxic heat)

San Huang San


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