Single Herbs

Category	Qing Re Yao 清熱藥
Sub Category	Qing Re Zao Shi 清熱燥濕
Name	Huang Lian 黃連 Coptis rhizome
Grown	Central and south China.
Source	Rhizome and leaves of Coptis Chinensis Franch.
Ingredients	Berberine, Coptisine, Worenine, Palmatine
Pharma Effect	1) Has anti-microbial and anti-protozoan properties. 2) Has blood vessel dilation effect. 3) Can stimulate smooth muscle.
Properties	Bitter, cold
Channels	Heart, liver, stomach, large intestine
Function	Clears heat, dries dampness, drains fire and relieves toxicity.
Clinic Usage	For diarrhea due to damp-heat in the gastrointestinal system, dysenteric disorder, vomiting, high fever due to febrile disease, irritability or impaired consciousness and delirium. Can also be used for ulcers, boils and toxic swellings.
Cautions
Dosage	2~10g
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place. Prevent dampness.

Category	Qing Re Yao 清熱藥
Sub Category	Qing Xu Re 清血熱
Name	Hu Huang Lian 胡黃連 Picrorhiza rhizome
Grown	India
Source	Dried rhizome of Picrorrhiza Kurrooa ROYLE ex Benth.
Ingredients	Picroside I, Picroside II, Apocynin, Kutkoside, Kutkin
Pharma Effect	Apocynin can stimulate bile secretion. It also presented flaccid astringency on ileum in mice and uterus relaxation in rabbits. Picroside II can also stimulate bile secretion in rabbits.
Properties	Bitter, cold
Channels	Liver, stomach, large intestine
Function	Drains heat, cools blood and dries dampness.
Clinic Usage	For hectic fever due to consumptive disease, dysphoria with feverish sensation in chest, palms and soles, removes perspiration around the external genitals, blood expectoration, nosebleeds, childhood convulsion and fever and bleeding hemorrhoids. Also imp
Cautions
Dosage	1.5~9g
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Prevent from dampness.