Coptis teeta Wall.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Coptis teeta Wall.belongs to Ranunculaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Mamiran, Mamizan.
The English Name for this herb is Golden Thread Root.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Mahmiro, Mamira, Mamiran.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Coptis teeta Wall. are Alterative, Anaesthetic, Analgesic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-spasmodic, Febrifuge, Opthalmic, Pectoral.

Root:

  • Anti-bacterial
  • Anti-diabetic
  • Bitter Tonic
  • Carminative
  • Deobstruent
  • Detersive
  • Diuretic
  • Locally analgesic
  • Ophthalmic Tonic
  • Resolvent
  • Stomachic
  • Tonic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Root of Coptis teeta Wall. are Convalescence, Flatulence, Vitiligo, Sores, Freckles, Visceral Obstructions, Atonic Dyspepsia, Obstructive Jaundice, Gonorrhoea, Leucoderma, Cornea Opacity, Eyesight Weakness, Nebula Opacity, Mecula Opacity, Debility.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Coptis teeta Wall..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Root of Coptis teeta Wall. is 3rd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    BINGERHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    KOHL- UL- JAWAHIRHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SURMA NARGISIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Coptis teeta Wall. is used in the preparation of Basliqun-Kabir, Kuhl al-Jawahar, Safuf Mamiran compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Root1.000g - 2.000g

    Herb's Description

    Coptis teeta Wall.. An evergreen Perennial growing to 0.15m. glabrous; leaf blade ovate-triangular, 6--12 × 5--9 cm, 3-sect, papery, abaxially glabrous, adaxially sparsely puberulous on veins, base cordate; lateral segments subsessile to petiolulate, shorter than central one, obliquely ovate, unequally parted; central segment petiolulate, ovate-rhombic, pinnately divided; segments 3--6 pairs, remote, margin acute serrate, apex attenuate. Scapes 15--25 cm tall, glabrous. Inflorescences 3--5-flowered; bracts elliptic, 3-parted or pinnately divided. Sepals 5, greenish yellow, elliptic, 7.5--8 × 2.5--3 mm., glabrous. Petals spatulate, 5.4--5.9 mm, glabrous, apex rounded to obtuse. Stamens 3--3.3 mm. Pistils 11--14. Follicles 7--9 mm, glabrous. 2n = 18. It is hardy to zone 0. It is in leaf all year. The flowers are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. The plant prefers acid soils.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in China, India, Japan, Pakistan, Vietnam.. Habitat: Usually found in Woodland Garden; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Ground Cover; Evergreen broad-leaved forests at elevations of 1500 - 2300 metres in NW Yunnan
    Odor: The odor of Root of Coptis teeta Wall. is Pungent
    Taste:
    Root: Very Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Coptis teeta Wall.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Coptis teeta Wall.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Coptis teeta Wall.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    It is harmful for persons suffering from kidney diseases.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Coptis teeta Wall.. (work in progress)