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Coptis (Gold Thread or Goldenthread) is a genus of between 10–15 species of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native to Asia and North America.
- Selected species
- Coptis aspleniifolia
- Coptis chinensis
- Coptis deltoidea
- Coptis groenlandica
- Coptis japonica
- Coptis laciniata
- Coptis occidentalis
- Coptis omeiensis
- Coptis quinquefolia
- Coptis quinquesecta
- Coptis teeta
- Coptis trifolia
Uses
Coptis teeta is used as a medicinal herb in the Himalayan regions of India, used as a bitter tonic for dyspepsia. It is also known to help insomnia in Chinese Medicine
Made into a paste, salve, powder, or infusion, it is said to improve digestion, restore appetite, and relieve inflammation of the stomach. It is also employed to assist the treatment of alcoholism.
