Coptis Root, Huáng Lián, 黄连, Rhizome Coptidis

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For: Gastritis • Acid reflux • Nausea • Vomiting • Traveler’s diarrhea •Dysentery •Rectal tenesmus • Photophobia • Rectal bleeding • Skin lesions • Carbuncles • Gastroenteritis • Pulmonary tuberculosis • Hypertension • Arrhythmia • Osteomyelitis
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Constituents: 
Berberine • Palmatine • Magnoflorine • Jatrorrhizine • Coptisine • Worenine • Columbamine

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Other Names: Other varieties: Coptis deltoidea; Coptis teetoides; Coptis omeiensis
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Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing
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Coptis chinensis French. is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: Coptis chinensis French. USDA Zones:  

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Category: Clear Heat Dry Dampness 
English: Coptis Root    Pinyin:  Huang Lian      Pharmaceutical: Rhizome Coptidis  
Organs: Heart • Liver • Stomach • Large Intestine      Temperature: Cold  
Taste: Bitter      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Stomach heat • Dampness in middle jiao • Liver fire • Fire toxin • Heart fire 
Actions:  Clear heat • Dry dampness • Sedate fire • Clear stomach heat • Clear intestine damp heat • Stop bleeding
Indications: Dampness in middle jiao • Dysentery • Toxic heat • Red eyes from liver fire • Diarrhea with blood • Stomach heat
Contraindications: Yang deficiency • Yin deficiency •Spleen or stomach deficiency
Typical Dosage: 2g to 10g • Max of 15g • Has different functions depending on how it is processed          Guidelines
Parts Used: Rhizome  
Other: Price can be higher than ginseng and takes 5 years to harvest. It is very bitter.
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Formulas with Huang Lian

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Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

Herbs:

Pharma Drugs:Cyclophosphamide cystitis; Berberine is the active constituent

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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