Huang Lian

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.