Coptis chinensis, the Chinese goldthread, is a species of goldthread flowering plant native to China.
Etymology Coptis chinensis Franch. var. chinensisCoptis chinensis in BoDD – Botanical Dermatology Database (syn. Coptis teeta Wallich var. chinensis)
Chemical constituents The rhizomes of Coptis chinensis contain the isoquinoline alkaloids berberine,Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases palmatine, and coptisine among others.
Traditional uses Coptis chinensis is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is called duǎn è huánglián (). It has been proved to have anti‐cancer, anti‐inflammatory, and anti‐bacterial properties and to help to improve cardiovascular conditions.
Other uses Because of the strong coloring quality of berberine, it has been traditionally used as a dye, especially for wool and other fibers.
References
External links WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants