1、 Different rhizomes

The rhizome of Coptis chinensis is yellow, with branches and many fibrous roots

The rhizome of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi is very thick and fleshy. The bottom is on the ground and rises, and the height can reach 30-120 cm. The diameter of the bottom is about 2.5-3mm

2、 Different leaves

The leaves of Coptis chinensis are somewhat leathery, with a length of about 3-8 cm and a width of about 2-3 cm. The top is very sharp and oval triangle

The leaves of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi are hard paper, with a length of about 1.5 ~ 4.5 cm and a width of about 0.5 ~ 1.2 cm. Its top is relatively blunt, and its bottom is round, from lanceolate to linear lanceolate. The upper part of the leaf is dark green, and the lower part is relatively light

3、 Different flowers

The flowers of Coptis chinensis are linear, live linear and lanceolate, with a length of about 5-6.5 mm. Its top is gradually sharp, with a honeypot in the middle

The flowers of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi are purple, purplish red or blue, with a length of about 2.3-3cm. Its style is very slender, the apex is sharp and slightly cracked