Coptis

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.