Herbal Information on Coptis Root in Bulk Form

Common Name:    Coptis

Botanical Name:   Coptis Chinensis Rhizoma

Channels/Meridians: cold, heart, lower intestine, liver, stomach

Other Names: Golden Thread Rhizome

Pin Yin Name:    Huang Lian

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size:   500 Grams   ( 1.1 pounds)

Form: Powder - Fine powder 80 to 100 mesh size (similar to the consistency of baking flour)

Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.

Origin: China

Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not take while also taking tetracycline. Do not use for an extended period of time. Should not be used by children.

California Prop 65 

Naturally Occurring Components:  Berberine, Colchicine, Coptisine, Worenine, Magnoflorine

Additional Information

Coptis rhizome 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, including influencing the stomach and blood flow.

Native American cultures know about Coptis root too. It was the Native Americans which taught the settlers how to use the coptis root correctly for issues such as poor digestion, and as a topical for infections. Coptis root contains berberine which is also found in barberry and goldenseal root. Caution is required when using Coptis root, it should not be taken if using tetracycline, or during pregnancy. It should not be used for an extended period of time, and it should not be used by children.

Product Properties: Bitter

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References:
http://www.naturalwellbeing.com/learning-center/Coptis_Root