Herbs

Hwangryeon

Coptis · Coptidis Rhizoma

한글 황련  ·  Pinyin Huang Lian

黃連

Properties 性味

Taste & nature
Bitter · cold
Channels entered
Heart, Liver, Stomach, Large Intestine
Actions
Drains fire and dries dampness — the definitive Heart and Stomach fire herb, resolves toxicity
Typical dose
1.5–9 g
Caution
Very bitter and cold; injures the Stomach in prolonged use

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