> Supplement Index > Coptis root / Rhizoma Coptidis / Golden Thread / Huang Lian / Goldthread / Coptis Trifolia > Coptis root General Information Coptis root Uses & Scientific Evidence For Coptis root Dosage Information Coptis root Safety & Interaction Information Buy Products That Contain Coptis root - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Coptis root General Information In North America in the 1700s and early 1800s, Coptis root was called the “King of the Herbs”. The Native American Indians taught the early colonists how to use Coptis root for canker sores and mouth sores, poor digestion, and infections. The Mohawk Indians used Coptis root with the sap of white ash to treat deafness. Due to a high demand for its medicinal value, Coptis became scarce through over-harvesting and goldenseal was used as a replacement. Both Coptis and goldenseal contain berberine, which has been shown to help fight certain types of bacteria, fungi, reduce inflammation, and help promote healing. Today Coptis is abundant, and is used as a remedy for numerous conditions, but is also used as a substitute for Goldenseal. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Coptis root Uses & Scientific Evidence For Coptis root increases blood flow to the extremities and has been shown to have laxative properties. It promotes a healthy liver by increasing the flow of essential enzymes. Coptis also helps relieve pain and inflammation. It has been used to treat digestive dysfunction, disorientation, dysentery, high fever, inflammation of the mouth, insomnia, irritability, ear infections and heart palpitations. Traditional Chinese herbalists use Coptis to treat gastrointestinal problems, diarrhea, hypertension, and bacterial infections. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Coptis root Dosage Information The standard amount of Coptis needed depends on the condition being treated. Some practitioners recommend 2-10 grams of Coptis powder; others recommend 15-60 ml of a tincture formulation. Coptis teas can also be made using the whole root or powder in water and are used to treat jaundice and vomiting. For best results, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Coptis root Safety & Interaction Information Coptis is extremely bitter and repeated use can cause nausea and vomiting. It should not be taken in large doses for an extended period of time. Coptis should not be used by those taking anti-hypertensive medications, or for use in infants with jaundice. Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Products That Contain Coptis root Below