Rhizome of Chinese Goldthread … Classic Formulas
Chuan Huang Lian · Rhizoma Coptidis
Primary Actions
- Clears Heat and dries Dampness
- Drains Fire and resolves toxicity
- Clears Heart Fire
- Stops bleeding due to Blood Heat
Classic Formulas
- Huang Lian Jie Du Tang … the definitive fire-draining and toxin-resolving formula for high fever and infections
- Zuo Jin Wan … pairs Huang Lian with Wu Zhu Yu (6:1) for Liver Fire invading Stomach with acid reflux
- Huang Lian E Jiao Tang … combines with nourishing substances for Heart Fire with Yin Deficiency and insomnia
Classical Text References
- Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing: 'Governs Heat conditions with eye pain, treats dysentery and mouth sores'