The efficacy and function of Rhizoma Coptis Chinensis

Coptis chinensis is a medicinal material. If we have some understanding of its medicinal value, we can correctly use it to treat some related diseases in life. Let’s take a look at it below.

【Alias】 Maolian

[Source] It is the whole herb of Calendula officinalis, a plant of the Ranunculaceae family . Harvest in summer, wash and dry in the shade.

[Original form] Perennial herb. The rhizome is short and thick, dark brown, and has many fine roots. The stem is erect, 25 to 40 cm high, simple, sparsely branched, ten alternate, often growing above the middle of the stem, with petioles, and leaves triangular-ovate, 3-partite; the lobes are ovate-lanceolate, deeply pinnate or notched. The flowers are solitary at the top of the branches, bisexual, yellow, 3.5 to 4 cm in diameter; there are 5 to 8 sepals, petal-shaped, shorter than the petals; there are 5 to 16 petals; there are many stamens; there are many carpels, separated, with 1 ovule. Aggregate achenes nearly spherical.

[Habitat distribution] Growing under forests on hillsides or on rocks on mountain ridges. Distributed in Shaanxi, Sichuan and other places.

[Nature and flavor] Bitter, cool in nature, slightly toxic.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, invigorates the stomach, calms the nerves and strengthens the heart. The function is the same as that of Coptis chinensis. Treat carbuncle, swelling and pus, red and swollen eyes, vomiting, diarrhea, palpitations, insomnia and epilepsy.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 3 qian. For external use: grind into powder and sprinkle.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine".

Through the detailed introduction above, we have a good understanding of the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Coptis chinensis. I hope this can be helpful to everyone.