Coptis
There are several common names for this stemless perennial herb, which is native to China. Chinese goldthread, ch'uan-lien, coptis rhizome, golden thread, and huang lian are all used to describe the dried rhizomes. The yellow color of the rhizome is largely due to the high alkaloid content and it has been used as a dye as well as a traditional Chinese herbal remedy. Most of the historical information on use of this plant comes to us from traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean herbal uses. This plant can be used as a substitute for Goldenseal.
What is Coptis Used For?
Traditional Health Benefits of Coptis
What is Coptis Used For?
Traditional Health Benefits of Coptis
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