Herbal Information on Picorhiza Root in Extract Powder Form
Common Name: Picrorhiza Root
Botanical Name: Picrohiza Scrophulariaeflora
Channels/Meridians: Liver, Large Intestine, Stomach, Heart
Pin Yin Name: Hu Huang Lian
Other Names: Picroorhiza Rhizome, Rhizoma Coptidis, coptis rhizome
Other Ingredients: Dextrin (non GMO corn)
Package Size: 100 grams (3.5 oz.)
Form: Single Herb Extract Powder
Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Chemical Components: kutkin, d-mannitol, vanillic acaid, kutkiol, kutkisterol, apocynin
Additional Information: Bitter, Cool
Picrohiza has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine and has a wide range of beneficial properties. It has therapeutic benefits for several medical conditions. Hu Huang Lian has antibacterial, anti-fungal and cholagogue properties. Clears heat dificiency, relieves malnutrition fever. Clears heat and resovles dampness.
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About Plum Flower Quality Herb Powders
Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.
- Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results.
- Manufactured using Unsulfured, Chlorine free, Aluminum Phosphate free herbs when possible.
- Microbials and heavy metals tested. No preservatives.
Manufacture's Statement: It is important to note that Plum Flower formula extract powders do not contain any excipients. They are spray-dried directly from the condensed herbal decoction, and the resulting powder is the natural yield of the formulation. Individual herbs can vary significantly in the amount of dissolved solids they yield during extraction. Many do not have the needed substance to form a powder, and our single herb extract powders contain a pharmaceutical-grade, non-GMO corn-based dextrin when necessary.
Traditional Chinese Herbs
Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs (Teas) emphasize harmony, and balance.
Reference: alternativehealing.org
