Medicinal Plants : Coptis teeta, Coptis trifolia

Name

Biological Name

Coptis teeta, Coptis trifolia

Other Names

Parts Used

Remedies For

Actions

alterative, antipyretic, bitter tonic.

Uses

• canker sores
  
• debility
  
• digestion
  
• dyspepsia
  
• chronic gall bladder inflammation
  
• catarrhal and rheumatic conjunctivitis
  
• inflammation of the stomach
  
• jaundice
  
• sore throat ( when used as a gargle)
  
• visceral obstructions
  
• ulcerative colitis
  
• ulcers
  
• vaginal infections

Dosage

Paste, eye salve, powder, infusion, extract

Safety

Caution: Do not use is you are suffering from nausea or vomiting caused by a stomach hypoactivity or diarrhea due to spleen or kidney deficiency. Long term use aggravates the spleen and stomach.

No further information about the safety of this herb is available. Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of other.

Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified professional.