Search for Herbal Teas Recipes by Symptom:

Great Fragrant Coptis Pills

Category: Formulas

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All references in this article to TCM syndrome differentiation, herbal medicines, teas, and decoctions are intended to promote TCM culture and are provided solely for educational and reference purposes.

Great Fragrant Coptis Pills,For men and women with weak stomachs and intestines, irregular body temperature, diarrhea with excessive thirst, undigested food in the stomach, abdominal distension and intestinal rumbling, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, and distension in the flanks; or for those with bloody and purulent dysentery, tenesmus, frequent nighttime bowel movements, and loss of appetite; or for those with difficulty urinating, lethargy in the limbs, and gradual wasting away.

Formulas Name : Great Fragrant Coptis Pills

Chinese Name : 大香连丸

Drug Formulation

Coptis (with rhizome and root hairs removed) 20 liang (stir-fry with 10 liang of Cornus fruit until red; discard the Cornus fruit); Wood Fragrance (unroasted) 4 liang 8 qian 8 fen.

Source

*Formulae of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 6 (supplemented by Wu Zhige with renowned formulas from various schools).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; mix with vinegar paste to form pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

For men and women with weak stomachs and intestines, irregular body temperature, diarrhea with excessive thirst, undigested food in the stomach, abdominal distension and intestinal rumbling, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, and distension in the flanks; or for those with bloody and purulent dysentery, tenesmus, frequent nighttime bowel movements, and loss of appetite; or for those with difficulty urinating, lethargy in the limbs, and gradual wasting away.

Instructions for Use

Take 20 pills per dose, swallowed with rice or water.

Great Fragrant Coptis Pills，*Formulae of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 6 (supplemented by Wu Zhige with renowned formulas from various schools).，For men and women with weak stomachs and intestines, irregular body temperature, diarrhea with excessive thirst, undigested food in the stomach, abdominal distension and intestinal rumbling, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, and distension in the flanks; or for those with bloody and purulent dysentery, tenesmus, frequent nighttime bowel movements, and loss of appetite; or for those with difficulty urinating, lethargy in the limbs, and gradual wasting away.

Copyright: Excerpt from *Formulae of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 6 (supplemented by Wu Zhige with renowned formulas from various schools)., Copyright belongs to the Original Author and all original sources, This article was shared by DeDe on August 20, 2026, Please credit the source and include a link to the original article when reposting.

Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 20, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 20, 2026

Correct Content Errors: Errors may occur during the writing, editing, translation, and publication of website content. If you find any errors or inaccurate information in this article, please feel free to Contact Us to report them, and we will correct them promptly.

FDA Disclaimer: The descriptions of the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicines, herbal teas, decoctions, and formulas, as well as the content on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic theory and traditional TCM therapies contained on this site, are intended solely for the purpose of popularizing TCM culture and serving as an educational reference; they do not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment advice. Please do not attempt to use these products on your own without proper guidance. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are experiencing any physical discomfort, please consult a licensed healthcare professional and seek treatment at a reputable medical institution. This platform assumes no responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of herbs or formulas by any individual based on the information provided on this site. Please read Medical Disclaimer.

Related Reading

More Herbs Formulas

Cancer-Eliminating Tablets

Cancer-Eliminating Tablets，*Diagnosis and Prevention of Tumors*.，Tongue cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, brain cancer, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, osteosarcoma, breast cancer, cervical cancer, etc.

Cough-Relieving Paste

Cough-Relieving Paste，From *Preserving Life and Nourishing the Essence* (Volume 8).，For all types of persistent coughs in children.

Clove Stomach-Tonifying Pills

Clove Stomach-Tonifying Pills，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 176.，For children with deficient and cold stomach qi and unceasing retching.

Three-Shao Pills

Three-Shao Pills，*Ben Shi*, Volume 6.，For diabetes.

Da Gui Decoction

Da Gui Decoction，From *Compilation of Extraordinary Formulas*, Volume 2.，For all cases of fire-toxin in the early stages or where the lesion has already ruptured: back abscesses, oral abscesses, boils, carbuncles, and toxic sores; snake venom, insect venom, and dog bite toxins.

Black Dragon Pill

Black Dragon Pill，From *Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 7.，For patients with hardened bones who are near death.

Spleen-Strengthening and Skin-Moistening Decoction

Spleen-Strengthening and Skin-Moistening Decoction，*Differential Diagnosis of Symptoms in Traditional Chinese Medicine*.，For spleen deficiency with blood dryness and thickened skin.

Bitter Gourd Decoction

Bitter Gourd Decoction，Formula from *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Zhouhou Fang), Volume 7; name cited in *Comprehensive Record of Divine Remedies* (Shengji Zonglu), Volume 147.，For gu poison, vomiting blood, or passing blood in the stool—all presenting symptoms similar to liver gangrene.

Qingxiao Wangzhou Decoction

Qingxiao Wangzhou Decoction，From *Miscellaneous Remarks on Remedies for Uncommon Ailments: Essential Formulas for Emergency Use*.，When smallpox fever disturbs the heart, causing restlessness and insomnia.

Tuo Decoction

Tuo Decoction，*Qianjin Yi*, Volume 24.，For spreading abscesses that are about to form but have not yet fully developed, or that resemble peach or plum pits, or the red, inflamed area of a chicken’s egg.

Heart Dan

Heart Dan，From *Jisheng*, cited in Volume 13 of *Yonglei Qianfang*.，For men and women with deficient heart qi, restlessness of the mind, dazed states, palpitations, and all heart disorders.

Guangmao Huapi Pills

Guangmao Huapi Pills，*Treasure of Health* (Weisheng Baojian), Volume 19.，Indigestion of milk and food; distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen; high fever with labored breathing; vomiting of phlegm and saliva; borborygmi and loose stools; undigested grains passing intact; bloody or white diarrhea; abdominal pain with a sensation of heaviness in the lower abdomen; as … Read more

Jade Ash Powder

Jade Ash Powder，From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 14.，Wounds from knives or arrows.

Eucommia and Trifoliate Orange Pills

Eucommia and Trifoliate Orange Pills，From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 2.，Indicated for fluid retention and stagnation in the middle jiao, discomfort in the chest and diaphragm, nausea and vomiting, excessive phlegm and qi obstruction, dizziness and vertigo, and loss of appetite.

Spleen-Strengthening, Diuretic, and Metabolism-Promoting Decoction

Spleen-Strengthening, Diuretic, and Metabolism-Promoting Decoction，*New Book on Pregnancy and Childbirth*.，For women who have passed their blood clots after childbirth but are suffering from diarrhea.

Tianma Wine

Tianma Wine，From *Ten Convenient and Effective Formulas*, cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 317).，For women with wind-induced paralysis and impaired movement of the hands and feet.

Zhi-Ma Er Xian Dan

Zhi-Ma Er Xian Dan，From *A Study of Thirteen Surgical Formulas*, Volume 2.，For fractures and shattered bones.

Huanming Powder

Huanming Powder，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 108.，Cloudiness and halos in the eyes, blurred vision and dryness, and pain in the blood stasis-affected tissues.

Next, the Black Ointment

Next, the Black Ointment，*Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 20.，

Giraffe-Bear Calming Decoction

Giraffe-Bear Calming Decoction，*Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.，For mania resulting from typhoid fever, where phlegm-heat and wind-fire are particularly severe.

Enhanced Liu Jun Decoction

Enhanced Liu Jun Decoction，*Jin Jian*, Volume 46.，For pregnant women with a constitution of gastric deficiency, phlegm-fluid retention in the middle burner, resulting in morning sickness characterized by frequent vomiting of phlegm and water, restlessness, and dizziness.

Decoction to Nourish and Support Smallpox

Decoction to Nourish and Support Smallpox，*Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 15.，For smallpox accompanied by sneezing, where the body feels chilly for 5–6 days and the rash has not fully erupted.

Ox Tooth Powder

Ox Tooth Powder，*The Great Dictionary of Chinese Medicine*.，Effective for all types of abscesses and toxic sores, large sores in their early stages, dysentery, sores on the head, and cracked feet.

Coptis and Rehmannia Pills

Coptis and Rehmannia Pills，*Selected Works on Pediatrics*, Volume 6.，Nighttime fever resulting from residual heat that has not been resolved following a case of cold damage.

Cinnamon, Poria, and Licorice Decoction

Cinnamon, Poria, and Licorice Decoction，From *The Complete Collection on Shanghan* (Shanghan Quansheng Ji), Volume 3.，For palpitations caused by fluid retention beneath the heart.