Coptis chinensis is wild or cultivated in valleys with elevation of 1000-1900m in cool wet shade dense forests. It’s very bitter, there is a saying cloud "dumb eat coptis, bitter can not say", that is to say the taste. Coptis coptidis has effects on heat-clearing, detoxification and anti-inflammatory, and has an inhibitory effect on Escherichia coli. Coptis coptidis can be soaked water to drink, but the people who are spleen and stomach deficiency cold should not be taken, because it is bitter cold products. Coptis can have anti-inflammatory effect, but also can clear heat. But if you are weak spleen and stomach, it is best not to eat good.
Chinese Name | 黄连 |
Pin Yin Name | Huang Lian |
English Name | Coptis Chinensis |
Latin Name | Rhizoma Coptidis |
Botanical Name | Coptis chinensis Franch. |
Other name | huang lian, coptis rhizome, Chinese goldthread, coptidis, Rhizoma Coptidis |
Appearance | Brown root |
Smell and Taste | Slight smell, extremely bitter |
Specification | Whole, slices, powder (We can also extract if you need) |
Type | Root |
Shelf life | 2 Years |
Storage | Store in cool and dry places, keep away from strong light |
Shipment | By sea, Air, Express, Train |
1. Coptis Chinensis can clear heat-fire and eliminate dampness;
2. Coptis Chinensis can relieve internal heat;
3. Coptis Chinensis can purge fire and relieve toxicity.
1.The people who are spleen and stomach deficiency cold should not take Coptis;
2.Children with unsound spleen and stomach function should not take Coptis blindly.