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Coptis Root (Rhizoma Coptidis)

Location found

Provinces of Sichuan, Hubei and Yunnan, China

Flavor & Property

Bitter; cold

Effects

Clear away toxins

Use

Diarrhea, dysentery

* used with aucklandia

High fever, dysphoria, unconsciousness and delirium

* used with scutellaria root and capejasmine fruit

Sores, carbuncles, furuncles and boils, septicemia induced by furunculosis, swellings and pain in the ears and eyes, canker sores in the mouth, exudative skin infections and pruritus

Dosage & Administration

2-10g (boiled in water for oral use or in bolus and powder)

Precaution & Contractindication

Not in large amount for a long period of time

Note: It is important to be evaluated by a health professional before taking this drug.

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