Coptis chinensis | Chinese Goldthread, Huang Lian | Various
Coptis chinensis belongs to the plant family RANUNCULACE and Genus Coptis This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Coptis chinensis does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Coptis chinensis so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Coptis chinensis Chinese goldthread,huang lian is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Coptis chinensis has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as an antibacterial, as an amebicidal, as an antidiarrheal and as a bitter. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. Chinese goldthread should only be used under professional guidance. Coptis chinensis is called huang lian in Chinese. Only the root is used in herbal preparations.
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"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.