NAME:

Coptidis Rhizome, Rhizoma Coptidis, Coptis Root, Goldthread root

Properties:

Bitter in flavor, cold in nature, it is related to the heart, stomach, liver and large intestine channels.

Main function:

Cleaning Heat & Eliminate Dampness.

Functions:

Clearing away heat to eliminate dampness and purging intense heat to remove toxic substances.
Chinese goldthread rhizome, or coptis, has a long history of use in China. In traditional Chinese medicine, coptis is used to treat conditions associated with excess dampness and excess heat, such as insomnia and irritability. Heat in Chinese medicine means excessive activity, not high temperature, although the diseased part of the body could be red or inflamed.
In Chinese medicine, Chinese Goldthread Rhizome is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs.