Yanhuanglian

Yanhuanglian

(Guizhou herbal medicine)

Yanhu.

[source] it is the root of Coptis chinensis Franch.

[plant morphology] Rhizoma Coptidis

Perennial herbs. The root is obconic and fleshy. Stem single or clustered, 15-20 cm high. Leaves alternate, basal petiole longer: leaves leathery, pinnately compound, leaflets 3-lobed or 3-lobed, last lobe apex obtuse, or slightly lobed. Raceme terminal. Capsule linear, membranous, yellow, 2-valved at maturity. The seeds are small.

Born on the rocks. It is distributed in Guizhou.

[collection] collected after autumn.

Bitter and cool.

Functions and indications: clearing away heat and toxin, removing dampness, relieving pain and stopping bleeding.

[prescription selection] 1. Zhihuoyan and Yizi: Yanhuanglian and longdancao each have one coin, shangmeipian has five cents. At the end of the research, steam thoroughly in a porcelain cup, and dip the medicine into the eyes.

② Treatment of hemorrhoids bleeding and red dysentery: Yanhuanglian five money, steamed wine two service.

③ Huang Lianyan for acute abdominal pain.