What are the effects of Coptis chinensis

Scutellaria baicalensis is a perennial woody plant. As we all know, Scutellaria baicalensis is very bitter, so there is a saying "there is bitterness that cannot be expressed, there is suffering that cannot be described". Scutellaria baicalensis has the effects of clearing away heat, detoxifying, and removing fire and dryness. So what are the habits of Scutellaria baicalensis, and what are the effects and functions of Coptis chinensis and how to eat it?

1. Habits

Scutellaria baicalensis has a light yellow rhizome, which has relatively developed roots, whorled leaves, triangular in shape, and sharply serrated with fine thorns. The petiole is convex, the surface of the leaves is covered with small short hairs, and the leaf stems are hairless. Flowers are strip-shaped or lanceolate. Scutellaria baicalensis cannot be exposed to strong sunlight, prefers dim light, cold and chilly weather, so it needs to be shaded and grown in relatively humid and cold areas. It is suitable for growing in an environment with low temperature and high relative humidity. In China, it is often found in woods or canyons in Sichuan, Hunan, Hubei and other provinces, and can be grown naturally.

2. Effects and functions of Coptis chinensis

1. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory

Scutellaria baicalensis has excellent antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral effects. It also has a very good effect on fever caused by inflammation. Scutellaria baicalensis reduces internal heat and detoxifies the body, and is suitable for those with weak spleen and stomach. It also has a very good effect in treating diarrhea caused by bacteria and germs.

2. Lower blood sugar and blood lipids

Scutellaria baicalensis contains berberine. In recent years, clinical experiments have shown that berberine has significant effects in lowering blood sugar and blood lipids. Decoction of Scutellaria baicalensis baicalensis can have a certain effect in lowering blood lipids. If you use the herbal scutellaria, you can take it internally and combine it with a balanced diet.

3. Strengthen the spleen and stomach

Scutellaria baicalensis itself has anti-ulcer effects and can effectively reduce the secretion of gastric juice. It has very good effects in protecting gastric mucosa, removing stomach fire and treating gastric ulcers.

2. How to eat Scutellaria baicalensis

Oral administration: Boil water with Scutellaria baicalensis, take a small amount of it and simmer it for 20 minutes. Eating it can treat diarrhea. At the same time, Coptis chinensis water can also treat eye diseases and toothache caused by bacterial infection, with rapid effect. It can be made into pills or powder.

Coptis chinensis has a variety of functions, effects and ways of eating, especially anti-inflammatory, heat-clearing and detoxifying functions. However, Coptis chinensis tastes very bitter when soaked in water. If the patient's body is not hot, long-term use will cause spleen and stomach deficiency and cold. Therefore, it is not suitable to take too much Coptis chinensis soaked in water. Scutellaria baicalensis should be used to reduce internal heat. You should follow the doctor's advice.