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Coptis chinensis Franch.

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This species is used medicinally.
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Flora of China Vol. 6: 306 in eFloras.org, Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed Nov 12, 2008.
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Petiole 5--12 cm, glabrous; leaf blade ovate-triangular, 4--10 × 4--10 cm, 3-sect, papery to subleathery, abaxially glabrous, adaxially sparsely puberulous on veins, base cordate; lateral segments slightly shorter than central one, obliquely ovate, unequally 2-parted; central segment petiolulate, ovate-rhombic, 3--8 cm, deeply 3--5 lobed, ultimate lobes margin acute serrate, apex acute. Scapes 1 or 2, 12--25 cm tall, glabrous. Inflorescences 3--8-flowered; bracts lanceolate, palmately divided. Sepals 5, greenish yellow, lanceolate, 6.5--12.5 × 2--3 mm, glabrous. Petals linear-lanceolate, 5--6.5 mm, glabrous, apex attenuate. Stamens 3--6 mm, outer ones slightly shorter than petals. Pistils 8--12. Follicles 6--8 mm, stipe as long as follicle. Seeds ca. 2 mm. Fl. Feb--Mar, fr. Apr--Jun. 2n = 18*.
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S Anhui, Fujian, N Guangdong, N Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, S Shaanxi, Sichuan, Zhejiang.
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* Forests, shaded places in valleys; 500--2000 m.
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Flora of China Vol. 6: 306 in eFloras.org, Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed Nov 12, 2008.
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Coptis chinensis

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Coptis chinensis, the Chinese goldthread, is a species of goldthread flowering plant native to China.

Etymology

Chemical constituents

The rhizomes of Coptis chinensis contain the isoquinoline alkaloids berberine,[3] 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 (Chinese: 短萼黄连). It has been proved to have anti‐cancer, anti‐inflammatory, and anti‐bacterial properties and to help to improve cardiovascular conditions.[4]

Other uses

Because of the strong coloring quality of berberine, it has been traditionally used as a dye, especially for wool and other fibers.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Coptis chinensis". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  2. ^ a b Coptis chinensis in BoDD – Botanical Dermatology Database
  3. ^ Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases
  4. ^ Wu, Jiasi; Luo, Yu; Deng, Donghang; Su, Siyu; Li, Sheng; Xiang, Li; Hu, Yingfan; Wang, Ping; Meng, Xianli (December 2019). "Coptisine from Coptis chinensis exerts diverse beneficial properties: A concise review". Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine. 23 (12): 7946–7960. doi:10.1111/jcmm.14725. ISSN 1582-1838. PMC 6850926. PMID 31622015.
  5. ^ Gibbs, Peter J.; Seddon, Kenneth R. (1998). Berberine and Huangbo: Ancient Colorants and Dyes. London: British Library. ISBN 978-0-7123-0649-2.

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Coptis chinensis: Brief Summary

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Coptis chinensis, the Chinese goldthread, is a species of goldthread flowering plant native to China.

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