The efficacy and function of Rhizoma Coptis

There are many types of Chinese medicine. When we choose, we need to understand the medicine first. So do you know about the medicinal material Rhizoma Coptidis? Let us introduce it below.

[Other names] Coptis chinensis (Kunming Medicinal Plant Survey Report), Three Needles (Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines in Sichuan).

[Source] It is the root or stem and leaf of Berberis jiulianensis or Berberis hupehensis of the Berberidaceae family.

[Original form] ① Berberis jiulianensis, also known as: stone sister thorn ("Southern Yunnan Materia Medica"), oyster pig thorn.

[Nature and flavor] "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica": "It tastes bitter and is very cold."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, detoxifies, and promotes urination. Treat diarrhea, dysentery, red and painful eyes, swollen and painful gums, pharyngitis, hot stranguria, mumps, erysipelas, and eczema.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 2-3 qian of roots, 1-2 liang of stems and leaves. For external use: soak in milk and apply to eyes or grind into powder and apply on eyes.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat sudden eye inflammation, swelling and pain: soak Rhizoma Coptidis in human milk and apply on the affected area. ("Yunnan Yongcao")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

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