Chinese Coptic Herb | Medicinal Plant in Akhdar Encyclopedia
Traditionally used for diarrhea and inflammation, its compounds have been studied metabolically. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Chinese Coptes
Latin name
Coptis chinensis
Common names
Chinese Coptes
foreign names
Coptis chinensis
The group
Ranunculaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
China; Chinese medicine
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, the scientific name Coptis chinensis is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
rhizome
chemical components
Berberine and Coptisine
Properties and medical uses
Traditionally used for diarrhea and inflammation, its compounds have been studied metabolically.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the rhizome may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Numerous drug interactions exist, and this medication should be avoided by infants and pregnant women.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
China; Chinese medicine
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Coptis chinensis species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
China; Traditional Chinese Medicine.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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