Latin Name: Coptis chinensis
Alternate Names: Goldthread, Yellow Root, Mishmi Bitter, Huang Lian (Chinese), Canker Root, Mouth Root
Family: RANUNCULACEAE
Parts Used: Rhizome.
Properties: Antibacterial, Bitter Tonic, Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Refrigerant, Stomach Tonic
Internal Uses: Abscess, Colitis, Dysentery, Irritable Bowel, Jaundice, Nightmares, Nosebleeds
Internal Applications: Tea, Tincture, Capsules.
Topical Uses: Cold Sores, Herpes, Yeast Infection
Topical Applications: Juice of fresh root or tea can [...]