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Coptis deltoidea

Coptis deltoidea · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Coptis deltoidea, scientifically known as Coptis deltoidea, is a perennial herb prized in traditional medicine. Renowned for its high berberine content, this plant offers potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Often found in mountainous regions, it serves as a vital natural resource for treating various digestive and skin ailments.

Family
Ranunculaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Coptis deltoidea

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Coptis.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Ranunculales WCVP
Family Ranunculaceae WCVP
Genus Coptis WCVP

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the specific ecological zones of China. Its geographical presence is concentrated in the South-Central region of the country. Within this area, it thrives in habitats that support its unique medicinal properties. Because its range is localized, it is considered an endemic species of this particular territory. Understanding this distribution is essential for the conservation and study of the species.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP

Chemicals

Coptis deltoidea has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Jatrorrhizine, Coptisine, Palmatine, berberine, Columbamine.

Chemicals reported in Coptis deltoidea
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Jatrorrhizine 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Coptisine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Palmatine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
berberine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Columbamine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Epiberberine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Magnoflorine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
sucrose 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
tyrosine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Jatrorrhizine

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  2. Pharmaceutical biology
  3. Frontiers in pharmacology

Coptisine

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  2. Frontiers in pharmacology

Palmatine

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  2. Frontiers in pharmacology

berberine

  1. Talanta
  2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Columbamine

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Epiberberine

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Magnoflorine

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology

sucrose

  1. Planta medica

tyrosine

  1. Plant molecular biology

Activities

Coptis deltoidea has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antioxidant International journal of biological macromolecules (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Coptis deltoidea has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, obesity.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
diabetes mellitus Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
hyperglycemia Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
hyperlipidemia Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
obesity Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆