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The effects and benefits of Huanglian
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Coptis, also known as Huanglian, Wanglian, and Zhilian, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Its medicinal properties are bitter and cold, and it is non-toxic. It is associated with the heart, spleen, stomach, liver, gallbladder, and large intestine meridians, and has the effects of clearing heat and drying dampness, relieving fire and detoxifying. Below, the editor will take you into the world of Coptis to discuss its functions and effects!
Functions of Coptis
1. Anti-ulcer: It has a significant inhibitory effect on indomethacin-induced gastric ulcers in rats, P<0.01; the intensity of action is comparable to that of cimetidine.
2. Inhibition of gastric acid secretion: It can significantly reduce the amount of gastric juice secretion, P<0.01; the intensity of action is comparable to that of cimetidine.
3. Protection of gastric mucosa: It significantly protects against acute mucosal damage in rats caused by hydrochloric acid, ethanol, sodium hydride, aspirin, etc.
4. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic: Both hot plate and writhing tests show significant analgesic effects; it also has notable anti-inflammatory effects.
5. Antibacterial: It has a strong effect against Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio cholerae, and Group B Streptococcus, and a weaker effect against Escherichia coli and Salmonella.
Effects of Coptis
Coptis is one of the well-known medicinal herbs. The saying "Good medicine tastes bitter but benefits the patient" is a well-known truth. Coptis has high medicinal value precisely because of its bitterness. Coptis is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Ranunculaceae family, and its roots are used medicinally. It is listed as a top-grade herb in the "Shennong Bencao Jing". The roots are yellow and resemble a string of beads, hence the name Coptis. Historically, it was mainly produced in the Emei Mountain and Hongya areas of Sichuan, and due to its shape resembling chicken feet, it is also known as Chuanlian, Yalian, and Jizhuolian!
In addition, the effects of Coptis include: clearing heat and drying dampness, relieving fire and detoxifying. It is used for damp-heat fullness, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, high fever and delirium, excessive heart fire, irritability and insomnia, blood heat causing vomiting and nosebleeds, red eyes and acid reflux, toothache, diabetes, and carbuncles; externally for eczema, wet sores, and ear discharge. Alcoholic Coptis is good for clearing heat in the upper jiao. It is used for red eyes and oral ulcers. Ginger Coptis clears the stomach and stops vomiting. It is used for cold-heat counterflow, damp-heat in the middle jiao, fullness, and vomiting. Yu Coptis soothes the liver and stomach and stops vomiting. It is used for disharmony between the liver and stomach, vomiting, and acid reflux.
Clinical Applications of Coptis
1. Used to treat infectious diseases of the respiratory, digestive, urinary systems, and infections in the skin, oral cavity, throat, eyes, nose, mammary glands, and pelvic areas, including bacterial and viral infections, as well as tuberculosis. It is especially effective for acute gastroenteritis and acute bacterial dysentery.
2. Treatment of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers, HP positive, chronic enteritis, chronic hepatitis, chronic cholecystitis, and chronic pancreatitis.
3. Treatment of myocarditis and coronary heart disease, including tachycardia, premature beats, T-wave changes, and functional tachycardia.
4. Treatment of neuroses, menopausal syndrome symptoms such as palpitations, insomnia, irritability, chest tightness, and internal heat.
5. Treatment of various immune diseases, such as lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, Behçet's disease with symptoms like dry mouth, oral ulcers, eye damage, uveitis, iritis; abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, jaundice in ulcerative colitis and autoimmune liver disease; as well as various rashes, erythema, eczema, and other skin immune diseases.
6. Treatment of hypertension, diabetes, and immune diseases, as well as palpitations, insomnia, internal heat, elevated blood sugar, elevated blood pressure, and elevated intraocular pressure caused by the use of corticosteroids in allergic diseases.
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