Coptis teeta Wall.
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.
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.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Coptis teeta Wall. are Alterative, Anaesthetic, Analgesic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-spasmodic, Febrifuge, Opthalmic, Pectoral.
The pharmacological actions of Coptis teeta Wall.'s Root are Anti-bacterial, Anti-diabetic, Bitter Tonic, Carminative, Deobstruent, Detersive, Diuretic, Locally analgesic , Ophthalmic Tonic, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic.
Indications
The indications of Coptis teeta Wall.'s Root are Convalescence, Flatulence, Vitiligo, Sores, Freckles, Visceral Obstructions, Atonic Dyspepsia, Obstructive Jaundice, Gonorrhoea, Leucoderma, Cornea Opacity, Eyesight Weakness, Nebula Opacity, Mecula Opacity, Debility.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Coptis teeta Wall.'s Root is 3rd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Root of Coptis teeta Wall. is Pungent.
Taste: Root: Very Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1.000 – 2.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- 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.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Coptis teeta Wall. are Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engler, Curcuma longa Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Coptis teeta Wall. are Berberine, Coptine.
Antidotes
The antidote of Coptis teeta Wall. is Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Coptis teeta Wall.. (work in progress)