Coptis Extract

Species Name: Rhizoma Coptidis Recens

Also known as: Coptis Chinensis Extract, Huang Lian Su Pian, Wei-lian, Wa-lian, Wun-lian, Goldenthread, Golden Thread, Canker Root

What is Coptis Extract? Coptis Extract is a Chinese herbal medicine that is used for a wide range of ailments and conditions.

It is traditionally available in tablet or tincture form but it can be mixed with other herbs to create a tea.

Home Remedies using Coptis Extract:

Benefits of Coptis Extract:

Coptis Extract is typically used by people who want to stop severe diarrhea or abdominal pains that may be accompanied by vomiting or fever.

It is also helpful for people who have intestinal conditions such as IBS, Vacteria Proteus, E.Coli and other intestinal protozas.

Coptis Extract allows the body to eliminate toxins from the intestines allowing the person to regain normal functions.

It can have a very strong effect on the body as it stops bad bacteria from continuing to form, allowing your body to fight back and beat the illness you are suffering from.

Coptis chinensis extract is an anti-inflammatory, and antiviral herb coming from the root of the plant.

This extract stimulates the immune system and it also functions as an antioxidant.

Coptis extract is used to treat mouth ulcers and abscesses on teeth.

Other uses include the combat of throat infections which includes sinus infections and tonsillitis.

It is also used to treat:

  • Colitis
  • Influenza
  • Fevers
  • Skin Rashes
  • Abdomen pains
  • Sickness and severe vomiting
  • Enteritis
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Dysentery
  • Furuncle
  • Pneumonia

If you believe that you are suffering from food poisoning then this is the right extract for you as it helps to solve your stomach problems such as fever, sickness and other symptoms associated with gastric issues and food poisoning.

Coptis extract should not be taken as a long term solution to an illness.

A maximum dosage of 10g daily, depending on the severity of the illness, and a minimum dosage of 2g daily, to treat most common illness, is recommended.

The results of a present study suggests that the C. chinensis extract and its major constituents, berberine and coptisine, possess active antihepatoma and antileukaemia activities.

Side Effects of Coptis Extract:

Taking more than the recommended dosage could result in diarrhea, spleen issues, gastric problems, and vomiting.

Do not ingest this extract for more than seven days, if you are still suffering from your symptoms then medical assistance is required.

It is not recommended for women who are pregnant.