Organisms

Coptis chinensis

A plant species of the genus COPTIS and family RANUNCULACEAE. Dried rhizome (huang-lian) has been used in TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE. It contains isoquinoline ALKALOIDS (e.g., BERBERINE and coptisine).

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Abstract

A plant species of the genus COPTIS and family RANUNCULACEAE. Dried rhizome (huang-lian) has been used in TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE. It contains isoquinoline ALKALOIDS (e.g., BERBERINE and coptisine).

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Chinese Goldthread
  • Huang-Lian
  • Chinese Goldthreads
  • Goldthread, Chinese
  • Huang Lian

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Aspects Covered

20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2022

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Previous Indexing

  • Coptis (1964-2021)

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.836w.750w.229w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Coptis chinensis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000089042. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000089042
  2. Coptis chinensis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coptis_chinensis
  3. Coptis chinensis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q842233